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Foods You Should Stockpile

We thought we would take a look at another way of prepping for the unexpected things that life may throw at you. We have returned to the kitchen, and elsewhere in the home to examine foods you should stockpile.

Why Stockpile?

It’s a good idea to keep a modest emergency food supply on hand. If an emergency arises, you will have a backup supply of supplies to get you through. It might be any situation, such as an unexpected snowstorm that prevents you from leaving the house.

There have been instances when the weather has hampered the development of vegetables in the United Kingdom. In the past, heatwaves have resulted in food shortages on certain vegetables, resulting in price increases.
Or if a different type of emergency occurs, causing stores to cut their supplies.

Even if nothing occurs, having an emergency food supply on hand can help if you’re short on cash and can’t conduct a full grocery buy. Perhaps your benefit payments have been reduced, or you’ve been laid off.

Foods You Should Stockpile – But Which Foods?

You don’t want to stockpile everything because it would be a waste.

Foods with a short shelf life (think use by dates) won’t keep for very long and aren’t suitable for an emergency supply.
Packet, canned, and frozen foods are examples of foods that are difficult for bugs to access. Non-food goods such as toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and toiletries should also be considered.
Getting a stockpile isn’t as simple as buying your typical weekly food shop and multiplying it by two, five, ten, or however many weeks.

That wouldn’t bring you enough food for a stockpile because a lot of it would go bad. You should also keep in mind that if the power goes out, your refrigerator and freezer will stop operating. We all know from experience how disastrous this can be. Sod’s law states it happen.

Foods You Should Stockpile – The Best Foods To Start With

The goods you’ll need are pantry staples with a long shelf life.

You should also include a variety of carbohydrates, protein, and fruits and vegetables.

You want to eat items that will provide you with as much nourishment as feasible.

  1. Pasta – Easy to store for long time. Flexible use in a variety of dishes. 
  2. Rice – Carb rich and again has a long life in a cupboard. Can be utilised in variety of different dishes
  3. Lentils – full of nutrition, simple to cook and an excellent source of protein
  4. Pulses – see above!
  5. Cereal/oats – the less processed the better they should last.
  6. Beans –last a long time, filling, nutrition source
  7. Canned meat – again will last for years
  8. Canned fish
  9. Canned veg – not for everyone, but a good back up and good for you.
  10. Canned fruits – full of vitamins.
  11. Dried fruits – long life, unlike normal fruit of course
  12. Powdered milk – not my favourite but as an emergency option is worth it
  13. Soups – can be used as the base for other dishes, or enjoyed on their own
  14. Raw materials for bread-making
  15. Nuts – for protein and fats
  16. Coffee & tea
  17. Herbs and spices – to help flavour foods – though they appear to last forever, note that they should not be kept past 6 months.
  18. Sweets, crisps, chocolate – and other assorted snacks
  19. Bottled water – not environmentally friendly but always good to have a bottle or two, especially for a trip out.

Foods You Should Stockpile – Non-Food Items

Of course you should not just be thinking about stockpiling food, but all items that fulfil your needs. So here are some additional suggestions for things to store.

  • toothpaste – I always have a few backed up!
  • soap/sanitiser – very relevant over the past 18 months or so
  • toilet roll – no explanation needed
  • washing detergent – keeps everything clean and fresh
  • candles/flashlight – blackouts are still a thing, even in 2021. Though rare in many places.
  • basic medicines – you never know when you’ll need them
  • batteries – for your torch or other items
  • bin bags – to remove waste
 

How Do I Decide What To Stockpile?

You’ll have to figure out how much of each thing you’ll need. Depending on how many people live in your house and how long you want your stockpile to last, it would be different.

Because most people aren’t used to cooking or baking with dried goods, it’s a good idea to look up some recipes ahead of time so you know what to make. This research will assist you in determining the size of your stockpile.

Start by making a two-week meal plan, then multiplying the shopping list by the number of weeks you’ll need. Then take it from there, and adapt according to your needs.

Finally – Build Up Supplies!

Do not feel that you must do all this in a single day. Be patient and slowly build up supplies, especially if money is tight. It is unlikely that you will need a fully stockpiled cupboard in the next few days, so take your time. And keep the older stuff near the front, as everything goes out of date eventually. 

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