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Best Prices Food Planning Calculator

The following calculator will help you figure the minimum food storage amounts needed for your family. These amounts are based on the recommendations listed in the LDS Church's Home Production and Storage manual. These figures are recommendations, and are basic year supply minimums only. You will need to choose the best options and foods you should store for your family.

Number of Family Members, ages 7 and older
Number of Family Members, ages 0- 6


Based on that, your family will need:

GRAINS
lbs of Wheat
lbs of Flour
lbs of Corn Meal
lbs of Oats
lbs of Rice
lbs of Pasta


Total lbs Grains

LEGUMES
lbs of Dry Beans
lbs of Lima Beans
lbs of Soy Beans
lbs of Split Peas
lbs of Lentils
lbs of Dry Soup Mix

Total lbs Legumes

FATS / OILS
lbs of Shortening
gals of Vegtable Oil
qts of Mayonnaise
qts Salad Dressing
lbs of Peanut Butter


lbs Total Fats / Oils

MILK and DAIRY
lbs of Dry Milk
cans of Evap'd Milk
lbs of Other Dairy


Total lbs Milk / Dairy

SWEETENERS
lbs of Honey
lbs of Sugar
lbs of Brown Sugar
lbs of Molasses
lbs of Corn Syrup
lbs of Jams
lbs of Fruit Drink Mix

lbs of Flav'd Gelatin

Total lbs Sweeteners

OTHER ESSENTIALS
lbs of Baking Powder
lbs of Baking Soda
lbs of Yeast
lbs of Salt
gals of Vinegar

WATER*
gals of Water
gals of Bleach
FRUITS
lbs of Apple Flakes
lbs of Applesauce
lbs of Banana Chips
lbs of Fruit Mixture
lbs of Fruit Juices

Total lbs Fruits

VEGETABLES
lbs of Corn
lbs of Peas
lbs of Green Beans
lbs of Carrots
lbs of Potatoes
lbs of Onions
lbs of Tomatoes


Total lbs Veggies




*It is impractical for most families to store a year's supply of water. However, at least 14 gallons per person are suggested as a two-week emergency reserve.  We recommend that you get our AquaRain Gravity Water Filter to supply your longterm water needs.

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