Exactly What Does a Basic 1 Year Food Storage for 1 Person Look Like?

These are the MINIMUM Basic Amounts of Food Needed for Survival for ONE PERSON for ONE YEAR:

Grain ..............................400 lbs
Legumes ......................... 60 lbs
Powdered Milk ............... 16 lbs
Cooking Oil .....................10 quarts
Sugar .............................. 60 lbs
Salt.................................... 8 lbs
Water............................... 14 gallons (2 week supply)

This is a great visual aid that enables you to see just how much room the basics items for one person for one year will take to store. With these items stored you will be able to make a loaf of bread and 1/3 cup of beans per person each day.







Food Storage COST for ONE PERSON for ONE YEAR. All prices are approximate.

Grains........................................... $200
Legumes....................................... $75
Instant Milk.................................. $94
Cooking Oil.................................. $44
Sugar ........................................... $120
Salt .............................................. $3
Total Approx Cost....................... $523
PLUS $70 shelf........................... $600



Food Storage PRICES and LOCATIONS (as of 1/7/09). All prices are approximate

White Wheat ............................Walton Wheat ........#50 for $25.55
Legumes (various) ...................Winco ................... #25 for $20 - $25 depending on variety
Powdered Milk .........................Walton ..................$94.00 for 22.5 lbs in six #10 cans
Cooking Oil.............................. Winco .................. $3.65 qt
Sugar........................................ Winco ................... $2.00 lb
Salt........................................... Winco ................... $0.33 lb
Steel Shelf ............................... Sam’s Club ........... $70.00

Note: There are lots of places you can buy food and supplies. This list is intended as a basic outline to show general amounts, locations, and prices of food. The important thing is to do something.