Revised Feb. 15, 2009

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. GO TO OUR HOME PAGE

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