We’ve been taught to organize ourselves and “prepare every needful thing” (Doctrine and Covenants 109:8). You can prepare for hard times with a supply of food and other necessities to help you get through any unexpected challenging times.
Part of becoming like the Savior includes experiencing hardships during this life. Learning some basic skills can help us prepare to face challenges and disappointments with resilience. Learn how to gain these skills.
Across the world, we each live in different situations. We may not all be able to buy or store the same amount of food. Make goals for your own situation to help you be as prepared as possible.
Read the suggestions below to figure out what you should store and how to get started.
As you think about what you need to store, consider basic items (hygiene supplies, medication, important documents, clothing, and so on), water, and food that you may need to sustain yourself and your family for short-term and long-term periods. Learn about what to store for your area’s specific needs in the Temporal Preparedness Guide for Your Area.
You may find yourself needing your short-term or long-term food supply when you face unemployment, a community disaster, or a pandemic when the supply chain is disrupted.
See a list of specific food items to store long- and short-term in the Temporal Preparedness Guides for Your Area.
Temporal Preparedness Guide for Your Area
Get guides and activities for planning home storage for your area.
Buy food storage online or find a Home Storage Center near you.