Food Storage – Weekly Accumulation Schedule

I do believe this was referenced to during the evening session of Stake Conference a few weeks ago… Thank you to Rebecca for emailing this to me!

This is a suggested schedule for accumulating a basic food storage. Just some ideas – make it fit your family. If one of the items is on sale one week, or you have a coupon to help cut your cost, obviously you would purchase the necessary amount at that time rather than on the “scheduled week.” Purchase the items listed per member of your family. Example: 3 cans of corn X 4 family members = 12 cans of corn. If your family does not eat a certain product then substitute for one that they will eat. Some of the items do not have amounts so buy what you can. If you continue with this each year and rotate items – you will accumulate a nice storage.

January

• Week 1- 5lbs sugar and 1 box powdered sugar
• Week 2- 5 lbs flour and 1 jar yeast
• Week 3- 2 lbs brown sugar and 2 lbs salt
• Week 4- Baking powder, Baking soda and 1 box foil

February

• Week 1- 3 cans corn and 3 boxes Jell-O
• Week 2- 3 cans peas and 3 boxes pudding
• Week 3- 3 cans string beans and a jar of pickles
• Week 4- 3 cans tomatoes and 3 spaghetti seasoning packets

March

• Week 1- 4 cans cream of chicken soup, 1 lg jar of salad dressing
• Week 2- 4 cans chicken noodle soup and 1 jar of chicken stock
• Week 3- 4 cans cream of mushroom soup, 4 can refried beans
• Week 4- 3 cans vegetable soup and 2 jars salsa

April

• Week 1- 3 cans favorite soup and 1 box saran wrap
• Week 2- 2 lbs. macaroni and 2 lbs. spaghetti
• Week 3- 2 lbs. rice and 2 cans of yams or pumpkin
• Week 4- 1 lg jar peanut butter and 1 box Ziploc bags

May

• Week 1 -1 lg box instant mashed potatoes & 1 cake mix w/frosting
• Week 2 – 19 oz box of oatmeal and 1 jar mustard
• Week 3- 1 lg bottle of honey and 1 jar of syrup
• Week 4- 4 cans tuna and 1 jar mayonnaise

June

• Week 1-1 lg jar of favorite jam & 1 brownie mix
• Week 2-2 cans favorite canned meat & 1 bottle of ketchup
• Week 3-1 lg can of chicken in broth & 2 cans pork & beans
• Week 4-2 cans beef stew or chili & 2 cans of kidney beans

July

• Week 1 -3 jars of applesauce and 3 cans of peaches
• Week 2-1 lg bottle of oil and 1 can of shortening
• Week 3- 3 cans favorite fruit
• Week 4- 7 gallons of water

August

• Week 1-1 lg package of favorite drink
• Week 2-1 lg box of instant milk
• Week 3-1 lg jar orange juice mix
• Week 4-vitamins

September

• Week 1-peroxide and alcohol
• Week 2- first aid cream and cotton balls
• Week 3-first aid tape and ace bandages
• Week 4-dish soap

October

• Week 1-laundry soap
• Week 2-2 bars body soap
• Week 3-bleach and stain remover
• Week 4- toothpaste, floss and mouthwash

November

• Week 1-shampoo, conditioner, hair products
• Week 2 -sanitary napkins and diapers
• Week 3-napkins, paper cups, plastic utensils
• Week 4-paper plates and trash bags

December

• Week 1 – toothbrush
• Week 2-toilet paper & individually packaged handi-wipes
• Week 3 -batteries and flashlight
• Week 4-waterproof matches and candles

EXTRAS:

• Medications
• Journal
• Good First Aid Manual
• Cleaning Supplies
• Light Bulbs
• Disposable Razors
• Band-aids