I am LDS and lived in Utah my whole life, brought up always having food storage on hand. As far as the fruits and vegetables are concerned the Mormon community teaches canning. Fruits and vegetables are mostly done through canning. In my family, we have always canned and also bought canned fruits and veggies as well. Even though that is the list the LDS church may officially post, it is well known in our community to also have lots of fruits and vegetables either through canning or through purchased canned items. Also, the community is HUGE into gardening and grow a lot of their own fruits and vegetables. One more thing I forgot to add, the grain is also to be used for sprouting.

The Mormons is the reason I got into prepping. We would go visit relatives out west every year. One yr they took us to Utah and I saw a local newspaper and the main headline was talking about how Mormons stock. When we got home Me and my siblings all began stocking and prepping. That was in the 90s.

I am LDS and I have my food storage. Lots of it. We have been told PREPARE TO SHARE.

I am LDS and have had various versions of our food storage over the past 30 years. I believe the starting phase should be modest stockpiles of what you use most often in your food plans right now. So for example if you have spaghetti with meat sauce once a week.....Store a year's worth of spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, and hamburger. If you have roast chicken weekly...store 52 whole chickens or have 50 chickens in your coop :) Let your food storage reflect your actual usage. Then after that is in place look for emergency power to keep the freezer going, the CPAP working and the water flowing. As someone who has lived on their food storage for a year during a period of unemployment having some sugar for baking brownies is a very nice thing. I would discourage those 50-year food storage kits....I have some 30-year-old cheese powder that will never get eaten. :)

My Mormon list includes meat, eggs, fruits and veggies. I'm with Appalachia's Homestead on this. We need to encourage people to prepare even if they prepare differently than we do.

I'm a low carb guy, but when times are hard, all diets go out the window.

I grew up as a mormon, I'm a prepper and have been most of my life I probably have 2000 lbs of grains along. If someone is sent to my door hungry I will feed them. As long as you feed others the lord will always make sure you eat. God bless from Arkansas, The buckel of the bible belt.

Thank you for sharing! I’ve never met a Mormon that wasn’t prepared for anything. My father is a Mormon and born in 1925, he’s very conservative and prepared for anything even at his age! I really enjoy your videos. Mormon’s are also super giving people ❤️

This list is for very LONG TERM storage. I think you missed the part where they say to have this and THEN all the other things. Grains and dried beans will last a very long time and be there if you need them. Yes, it's important to have all the other things too.

The Mormon and Amish are famers so have their own Meat, Milk, Eggs, Cheese etc. plus they are HARD working people and need the carb energy, as for the flour keep in mind they bake every day. I live in a Amish area and they use our phone when needed, believe me they are very healthy people.

My impression of this supply list has always been the BASE of what a person needs to survive & economically reachable by most. Dry beans are WAY cheaper then canned and take up much less space in storage. Also depending on sources (grain and beans) some can be planted to grow more! For anyone considering this - make sure you buy your oats, barley, wheat etc from a seed grain farmer as they don't spray their crops with desiccants (ex. round up) that makes them unable to grow. Remember when this list was originally made - everyone had chickens, cows or pigs, and huge family gardens for veggies etc so this was the basic list that supplemented what they were producing on their own. Fruit...well in my neck of the woods - grown naturally would be in season apples, raspberries, strawberries, haskaps (new intro), saskatoons... We can't grow pit fruits, nuts etc here! So yes, some dried or canned fruit is great - but realize how many generations of people have survived without - much longer then a year. Mom (86) was saying the other day that the first orange of the year was the one in Christmas stocking, when I was a kid 50+ the first nectarine of the year was in toe of stocking! So not that long ago.... people did not have the equivalent of a can of fruit a day and were perfectly fine. I'm trying to think 'the ways of our forefathers' vs modern day expectations of how things are going to be sustained at todays levels...

I am not LDS, but I live in an LDS community. This is a base list. LDS are encouraged to garden and can. They encouraged to hunt and raise chickens.Grind hard wheat for bread, or sprout it. Gather herbs. My mother in law’s 600 jar pantry was a sight to behold. Things on the list are easily gathered in bulk- easily distributed. If processed correctly they provide more then much needed carbs in a survival mode- vitamins and minerals. Yes, your list is healthier for you, but harder to gather. Most of the newer freeze dried companies are owned by Church members….Honeyville, Thrive. Most LDS owned grocery chains have “case lot” sales once a year with mostly proteins, fruits and veggie on sale. Yesterday I bought six cans of chicken for $15. And 5 lbs of wheat berries from the LDS cannery for $6.50. A base.

As an Asian person. I can say... we go through 100 lbs of rice in 2-3 months. That's 2 adults, one teen, and two kids under 6. Rice is one of our main stock up food. Currently have 100 lbs stock for 20+ years and 100 lbs for under 1 year. I will definitely need another 100 lbs of rice for what's coming down the pipeline.

Salt is a HUGE multitasker. Wound care, cleaning, preserving, eating. Just have a varied long term pantry.

MORMONS AND AMISH ARE NOT PREPPERS! This is just how they live. It is their lifestyle.

Remember this list is for a worldwide membership. Many countries do not have the same access to canned fruits and vegetables as Americans do, and rely on fresh from home gardens in season. This list is to sustain life, and grains and rice feed most of the world population. It’s a starting point, focusing on quantities needed per person. Never meant as a full diet. Their canneries offer carrots, onions, dried apples and other items to supplement. They also have volumes of information on water storage, gardening, homesteading all focused on provident living and learning skills. I think you missed the point.

Remember they said to BEGIN with this basic list, and then add in other things. They didn't say just store this. Not all grains are bad for you, so remember that as well. It's not like they said store 400 lbs of white flour. Whole grains can be used to stretch a soup from a thin broth based light soup to a hearty meal, whether it be wheat berries, rice, oats, pasta, or barley. They will fill you up better than a can of meat will. These grains are SURVIVAL foods that store well.

I think the provident preppers mentioned the LDS recommendations as well, and they mentioned that these are survival rations and a list purely for survival.

Please don't be too critical of the food list suggested. That list is meant to be the bare bones to prevent starvation when you don't have access to food. And it is the most affordable for all the members rich and poor. You read it yourself at the start of the video, if members can afford adding more to this list, go ahead, but everyone should have at least that list. And we can share with others too.

As a Mormon I will add that we are encouraged to be able to help our close neighbors where possible. It is best to encourage all to be self sustaining and prepared, but we recognize there maybe elderly neighbors or small children who will be in need. Yes, I know it goes against shtf ideas of cashing away food for ourselves (which is vital), but to be able to help those close family and friends who may not have the means or ability to care for themselves becomes important in Christian thinking. HOW we survive is as important if not more so than IF we survive. Besides, Excesses can be good for both sharing and bartering if needed. Just my opinion, not official church doctrine. And by the way… your videos and info are really great!

I am a biochemist and I just did the protein and calorie calculations on all this and it comes out to exactly what a human needs in protein and calories per day, AND it used the cheapest foods to get there. Here's the breakdown of what each provides per day: 1. 400lbs grains: 61.37g protein, and 964 calories 2. 60 lbs of legumes: 21.37g protein and 235 calories 3. 16 lbs low fat dry Milk: 2.3g protein and 26 calories 4. 10 qts Oil: 210 calories 5. 60lbs Sugar: 236 calories Grand total: ~85 grams protein and ~1700 calories That's almost twice the protein requirements for a 150 lbs adult, and adequate calories for maintenance. Not only that, the thing that amazes me about their food choices is that they CAREFULLY considered making certain the protein was complete and that they'd have no amino acid deficiencies. Grains and legumes alone are not complete proteins but TOGETHER they complete each other. They also included oil for much needed essential fats and the milk for calcium I am going to politely disagree with you on carbs not being needed in a survival situation. It is true that carbs are not needed to survive, because our body makes its own carbs via gluconeogenesis and fats are turned into ketones for a second source of energy via beta oxydation BUT it does all this begrudgingly, AND beta oxydation is a very INEFFICIENT metabolic pathway, meaning it wastes calories. So our body makes its own glucose and uses fat for energy at metabolic energy costs. You will need more food to get the same energy benefits that is why low carb diets are GREAT for trying to lose weight, bc those diets waste calories. But in a survival situation you want your body to run at PEAK EFFICIENCY and to use EVERY SINGLE CALORIE it takes in. A low carb diet will NOT allow that. You DO want carbs in a survival situation so that your body won't have to USE ENERGY TO MAKE ENERGY, PLUS high carb foods are cheap. And WE WANT CHEAP So I am going to disagree and say I agree with whomever figured this out for the Mormons. They did a biochemically and AMAZINGLY perfect job. It encompasses peak efficient metabolism at the lowest cost possible, PLUS included oils and perfect proteins. This is what I'd do if I had the space to store it.

Here’s my list that doesn’t include meats. Sugar - 240 pounds - 8 Buckets Flour - 450 pounds - 15 Buckets Salt - 200 pounds - 4 Buckets Oats - 120 pounds - 6 Buckets Rice - 200 pounds - 5 Buckets Beans - 180 pounds - 6 Buckets I know I have a lot of carbs, but a freshly baked loaf of bread would trade very nicely. The salt is great for curing meat.

You can live on rice, oats, milk, and beans for quite a long time. That is a long term 30 year list. You also have an active pantry to supplement the long term storage. Anyone that has that long term list fully covered will have a big short term 1 or 2 year active pantry as well. Canning, dehydrating, freeze drying, hunting, fishing, gardening and store bought goods are a big part of a LDS food supply. Why do you think most survival food and products come from Utah?

These LDS recommendations are for emergency survival. Grains, pasta, rice are very easy to preserve long term. I think the LDS assumes that, if possible, everyone will either be growing or buying fresh vegetables and fruit if they are available. This list is a “better than nothing” and “will keep you alive” list. We are free to also stockpile other “essentials” such as preserved meats, herbs, snacks and treats for ourselves and our kids. The only item that I question is the two week water ration. 🌵In our current drought-like situation in the Western US, I would think that people should stock up all the water they can. Both sugar and honey also have medicinal uses and are great barter items. I think this LDS list is a very reasonable starting point. Love this channel by the way.

When people go to the extreme on limiting salt, they can actually have seizures. People need to have some common sense.

This is a survival list. Wheat/grains can be sprouted for greens and greater nutrition, and I personally like seitan (gluten meat from wheat) as well as homemade bread. The things you covered are the LONG-TERM survival suggestions, that store indefinately (hard winter wheat) - wise if your budget is not large. In addition, they encourage gardening and growing fruit trees and to have shorter-term stocks as well that do not keep so long and are rotated - really just self-reliance should any hard times hit your family. But yes, the ones you listed are the very basics for practical reasons. If you didn't have a lot of money and happened upon truly hard enough times, you would be very glad you stored those items given they last a lifetime and used creatively can sustain life or augment whatever you are able to obtain.

A Mormon told me they keep so much sugar and extra sweets to use for barter. I leave in a Mormon heavy area, and this just provides the minimum. They actually keep much more.

I think the grains list is high on the church's list because the grains can be sprouted also. Eating sprouts takes care of your nutrients for veggies and fruits. I think I'd keep the 400 lbs. Just for survivals sake.

I’d say not to change the list but rather add to it. Remember if we have a grid down situation you will need bargaining items. After your canned meat is gone what are you going to eat? You need tummy fillers. If you add breads/grains then your meat will last longer. If you have pets they can eat wheat or rice cooked in beef or chicken broth. I believe those numbers are per person. So with a large family you’d better be putting up a ton of grains…and meats…and veggies…and the list goes on and on. We’re talking survival foods here! We will NOT be eating like we do today. Oh and don’t forget vitamins. Your going to need them!!

I am proud to say I'm a mormon. If you go back to Biblical times as of Joesph and Noah .They were told to store grains enough to last for over 3 years . We should listen to what God is telling us .Because history always seems to repeat itself .

As a Mormon I know this is only a partial list I store lb of. Dried or canned fruits and vegetables also canned meats

I'll trust the Mormons on this one, they have a longer history with, I'm sure, periods of starvation when they first traveled and settled in Utah. How many times have you went through a lean year, or a starvation year? Guessing none.

You forget that they are a worldwide church. They have to cater to people who don’t have access to the shops people in the West have.

I'm at 2000 pounds of grains . I'll keep doing things my way . Your estimate are way low .

i think when SHTF - you won't be worried that you have "too much" of anything. Just keep prepping until you can't anymore.

Since the Mormons (LDS) have been doing this for hundreds of years, including the long march across the desert, I’m thinking it would be a good idea to listen to them. As the instructions state, get your carbs first then work on the more expensive items, like protein ie two pounds of freeze dried peanut butter powder (PB2) is $19.50 while two pounds of noodles is $2.50 at Walmart. To be certain, I am not disagreeing with you. It’s cheaper and therefore easier to stockpile a lot of carbs first.

I started off with this list for decades… then I took a look at the food for nutrition. It didn’t match up. I completely overhauled my diet… went very low carb and extremely nutrient dense. We eat what we store. I would store FD, canned and frozen beef, lamb, chicken, pork, fish, including sardines and anchovies FD, frozen veggies, primarily low carb cruciferous FD and frozen berries and so,smother fruit Nuts, good variety Seeds, chia, sunflower, quinoa,… Chocolates Dairy Pickled foods Other vinegars Salt Honey, maple, monk fruit, Allulose, stevia Oil, butter, ghee, olive oil, coconut oil, lard, Some… Lentils, Basmati brown rice and wild rice Wild rice, Cornmeal Rolled and stone ground oats Some coconut flour Spices I do have growing seeds for sprouts, lettuce, onions, garlic, herbs… squashes… In addition to your points, just eating grains can cause major issues. It will medically give malnutrition.

Actually their list makes a lot of sense if you live rurally... No, you don't need canned meats/fruits since in some quantities, you can get them locally. However you need a lot of carbs via grains, since these require industrial production. Unlike the city people, those doing physical work love their carbs, they need them, and it's hard to produce them. Sugar is important for canning your own fruits. Like salt, it's a preservative. This mormon's list, is exactly what my grandparents would stock up if they want to survive in a small village.

I’m sure you gave the Mormon community a great laugh!!! Request one of their order sheets & you’ll understand! As for grains study up on Dr John McDougal. Also a good sized vegan calisthenics & weightlifting community.

I think that if I was going to choose a way- I would trust the Mormons!!

Carbs are great when you have tons of physical work to do.

When hungry anything is better than nothing.

Thanks for this analysis. I live in Europe and have just started stocking a month ago. I do have 50lbs of flour in sealed containers and 5 liters of olive oil, canned meats, fruit, veggies, spices, rice, lentils, potatoes, dried lentils and beans...will have to add honey...and keep adding to the stash all things, bit by bit. I do also have 150 gals of rainwater and several water filter/purifiers.

I did not know the Mormons were such an avid group of preppers. Very good suggestions. The wife and I love your content. Trying our best to prep also and trying to spread the word to others. Keep up the good work my friend.

That list is most likely the store bought items they have to buy. The rest they make,grow,and raise their own food. They don’t buy canned goods. They can,freeze,dehydrate, and freeze dry their own food. Most people these days rely on the store for food would buy less baking and cooking supply’s because they rather buy it then put in the work to make ,grow,raise, and process their own food.

Please keep in mind that LDS (mormons) are encouraged to garden fresh fruits and vegetables. They also are encouraged to learn to hunt and forage (boyscouts, young women's camp). If you are canning and making jams or pickling vegetables you do need sugar. Sugar can be used to cure meat as well. This list is meant to be the basic of basic rations to keep on hand and to be supplemented by other means. Context is everything.

Sheesh....damned if you do damned if you don't. If you don't prep you are crazy and now if you do we are going to critique you and rip apart the fact that you actually prepare but you're wrong. Mormons are brilliant at food storage ..those who actually do it as self sufficiency instead of prepping. We also have a health code that we live by ..this list is a starter list to get people thinking and get them started...just go to rose red homestead. She's amazing and she makes ghee...and she's Mormon! Wow 🤔

I'm pretty sure those are just the basic staples they keep on supply..I have asked Mormon friends of mine about it before ..Also they have a regular everyday household usage and canned items .. There are members in their church that have farms/ homesteads / gardens ect where the Mormons in their church do help each other out ... Adding to the list does help a bunch for a non Mormon as they are very sufficient ...

We made our own bread. We are also counseled to grow a garden and put up our own fruits and veggies. I used to dry apples and pears. This list is only meant as an emergency list, no more.

Wheat can also be sprouted. That will provide a whole new level of nutrition.

Wheat has 40 out of the 44 essential elements you need. So that is why it is called the staff of life

I'm mormon and lifelong prepper

You can’t just say all grain are just carbs. Wheat is high in protein with 8grams per serving. Carbohydrates sustained humans forever.

They also do take care of their own members.Wise to prep.

Oh Mr Goshen you know I love your family! How many people watching your channel would even consider the Mormon list? Even if they did, isn't that their business. I like it better when you teach us about what you would do and not what you consider wrong with how someone else preps.

I don't think the LDS grain suggestion is too out of range for us. I bake my own bread. I have flour stored. I also have 80 lbs of wheat berries stored in case I can't get flour. The sugar and honey I use in my bread. I bake bread twice a week. I was a professional baker in my working years. Cake is good. We eat oatmeal or regular cereal daily (stored in mylar). I had Mormon neighbors for years. They know how to prepare, that's for sure. I tend to follow their lead. Good topic, thanks.

In a collapsed society, ANY FOOD is good storage!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent you an email with an updated list from the church.

This is a basic life sustaining list. It is not meant to be list of everything we would use. You can always add to it once you get the basics. I think it is a great foundation list.

You should ask a member to actually see what is stored . in a members home

The "Mormon" list he gives is just a starting point. They encourage you to add to it what your family likes and needs. They also STRONGLY ENCOURAGE it's members actually everyone to grow a garden along with fruit trees and berry bushes etc. You also need to add to your list a years supply of other types food, clothing, fuel where possible, some savings, and medical supplies. It doesn't hurt to add to your preps things you can barter with. If you have the ability and space extra for others who may be in need.

The Lord loves effort! Get started and don’t stop!

While 400 lb of grains does seem rather steep, I wouldn´t underestimate them. There are huge differences regarding nutrients within the grain spectrum. Of course it depends on what all would be classified as grains. If you count things like linseeds, spelt, buckwheat, whole grains etc. in this category, I would recommend a little more. Of course things like white rice, flour etc. are basically carbs with little nutritional value. I would also recommend things like Walnuts, pumkin seeds, pinenuts, sunflower seeds etc. I have been baking bread that includes all of these, yes the nuts as well, for a couple of years now. No one in my family is able to eat more than one slice, and it is really filling. regarding the honey / sugar issue, raw honey is also multifunctional. We have bees, so our honey is local (which I think is important), but we have used it for everything from sore throat, burns, to badly healing wounds on our cat. Please research this first. but it worked well for us. With regular sugar, it depends on whether or not you plan to can your own fruit, and if so, how much? As for regular consumption, it´s good for all of us to cut back. But sugar, as well as high quality salt are good preservatives I use regularly, depending on what´s in season. Thank you so much for your videos! They are really helpful! Blessings from Germany

I know that the LDS church also encourages it's members to grow a garden, or at least used to in the past. That can definitely account for the high recommendation of sugar, to be used in fruit preservation. It also helps to account for the lack of fruits and veggies in the list. I also think that the main list is just the bare bones. They wanted to provide a list of super long lasting basics that are affordable and accessible for most people.

I would suggest sugar and salt are necessary for food preservation as well

What Mormons wouldn't stockpile, but I do.....tea, coffee, and some hard alcohol.

My first prepping video to watch of the day. This channel has become one of my favorites since I found you. Always great content.

Ate raw for 3 years. Perfect weight, perfect health, super strong all in my late 50’s. Supplemented with smoothies which had superfood. Have a garden that supplies me with fresh greens and other crops. Never ate meat, sugar or any grains while eating raw. I had no digestive problems which ties in with immunity.I now garden with grow lights in the winter and have added eating micro greens and baby greens which are more dense nutrients. Filtered water with a Berkey. I found that if I eat for my health everything looks and feels better. And I’m Mormon♥️Love your channel

Us Latter Day Saints Don't eat lots of Meat due to the Word of Wisdom. That's why it's probably not on the list:). I personally have canned Meat in my storage but not tons. I find this Video a little offensive:( . I usually enjoy your videos but not this one!

I think their thought process is that they will be growing their own fruit and veggies given there lifestyle. Their list is things they cannot grow themselves, they can a lot and that could be what the sugar is for.

The list is a starting point for you to SURVIVE for a year. Many people need a starting point. The Mormon church is a worldwide church that is in most countries. You are looking at it as a posh person in the USA. They are coming from the standpoint of all people across the world, with things that are readily available and a cheaper price point. Meats and veg are nice but not affordable for everyone. I can't afford all the freeze dried this and that all of you talk about all the time. I cant afford a year supply of meat. I can afford a year supply of flour and beans. I feel like you were kinda condescending.

I agree with most of your list. However, I keep much more salt, as it is useful for preservation and trading as well.

I haven't been a practicing member of the church for years but to this day it still irks me when people talk about mormons when they have zero clue wtf they're talking about!

This is a LOW cost food that will keep you from starving. Have it or not. That's up to you. Me? I would rather have something to eat than nothing.

The LDS relied heavily on wheat when they were pushed out to Utah in the mid-1800's. This list is probably based on that experience. Wheat truly was the staff of life for them back then. They thrived.

I live and Utah and decided to check out the church’s home storage center. It’s open to members and non members. It’s really fairly priced, and almost everything lasts 30+ years. It’s way cheaper than spending $2,000+ on a years supply of food through various companies. I can’t afford that for my household. I definitely agree with your list. Way too many carbs. They also had apples, onions and carrots.

This is an old list. The new recommendation is to store 3 months of food you normally eat. Then add the long-term survival items.

My friend, this list is a bare minimum of items that will sustain your life . This is for one person and does not include foods that you would like to have like meats and canned vegetables and fruits. IT would be worth it to seek out a local Emergency Food preparedness specialist from the LDS church in your area. It would be interesting to hear your input after reading what Brigham Young thought a proper food storage should look like 👍 Keep up the good work informing folks on how to get ready.

I do always keep a lot of sugar on hand, because it can be used to preserve fruit. For the same reason I keep a lot of salt. We use it to preserve meats and make pickles. Another food item that is very important are herbs. Herbs are good for health and add flavor to foods. Sprouting seeds are good for getting fresh greensn, when you cannot have access to any from other sources.

I’m just thinking about the 4 loaves of bread I made today,and the one cup- or half pound of honey it took in the recipe. If times were tough and you had to bake, perhaps all those seemingly excessive pounds of sugar/honey would be understood. Just my thought on that point.

"Horrible grains which are not good for you in anyway". Wow you're really biased toward the carnivore/keto movement. Those grains are whole and last forever, in a famine people are grateful for them.

This starter list is affordable and is just meant to keep you alive. It is not everything that they recommend that you stockpile. You keep adding other things as you continue to prep, which will include the canned goods. Being a Mormon, I have seen my share of food storage, and I assure you that most prepper pantries have plenty of canned goods in addition to the basics. I would not cut out sugar from my food storage. It has a super long shelf life and is a basic need for cakes and cookies and other baked goods. And I assure you, it will help prevent food fatigue. In some situations, it might also be a great bartering tool. And the grains are for making your own flour if you have a wheat grinder.

Protip. Sprout your wheat or other grains to replace veggies if you can't get them.

That list is the their long term emergency food storage! Because it keeps for 25+ years. Their recommended year supply is food you normally eat. They promote growing your own garden, fruit trees and canning what you grow. Raising animals if you have room. You cannot keep meats and fruits and veggies for long term that is why it is in their short term 1 - 2 year storage. When the time comes and you cannot afford to go to the store (depression) or if for some reason it isn’t available to buy (famine) And your short term food storage is gone, you will be mighty happy you have that long term storage to sustain your life until hopefully you are able to get fruits and veggies and meat again. Pretty sure the people in countries who are experiencing famine and are starving would love to have these basic foods to feed their children. Which is why the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint’s (Mormons as you refer to them) with donations of money and service from it’s members distribute these basic items to starving people around the world.

Instead of criticizing the Mormon list do your research ! Mormon's grow their own vegetables, raise their own animals for meat and dairy ( cattle /chickens,). They do large amounts of canning, preserving and baking. Their list is dedicated to them not you a outsider who thinks he is more prepared. Mormons can and will survive SHTF way longer than you ever will.

The Mormons have been practicing food storage (not stockpiling) since before you were born. You come across a bit pretentious in your video. Maybe talking to an actual practicing member of the LDS (Mormon) faith would help you be better informed about their food storage practices. Most of the Mormons I know grow gardens, grow fruit trees, raise chickens, have beehives and raise life stock. They process/preserve their meat, fruit and vegetables in canning jars. They also dehydrate and freeze dry their food to preserve it. They know how to grind wheat to make bread. They try to stay out of debt and put away savings for rainy days. They have 72 hour kits to evacuate in emergencies and have first aid kits and medical supplies stored. They live healthy life styles. Many can sew and mend clothing. Etc., etc., etc. They are better prepared than most of the "You Tube Preppers" I've watched. They also would share with anyone in need. They know how to shoot a gun and can fish and hunt. They are experts in food storage. Go Mormons!

Honey also goes in the fist aid stash. Grains for making Naan, tortillas and other quick breads is so important. Veggies and fruits are in our gardens we have been commanded to grow for the last 50 years ;)

I was starting to enjoy your channel, but the negative bias oozing from your pours is really taking away from your message. If you understood the intent of this list, perhaps your video could have been different and more helpful. This is a basic list, based on availability of items that the church produces and makes available for people to purchase. The idea is to supplement with hunting, fishing and having your own garden. Perhaps the church could be more clear on that to the general public, so people like yourself could have it spelled out for you. Not on the lists are things like toiletries, medicines, and other necessary supplies. You have really taken this out of context.

Fermented food Like sauerkraut, pickled beets, cucumbers, cauliflower etc.. Dehydrated food like homemade dehydrated veggies for soups, mustard, relish, potatoes and sweet potatoes, tubers

I live in an apartment and only have space for so much. So, no to the 400 pounds of carbs as I have over 100 pounds of cat litter taking up space but hey it was a good price, is needed and never spoils. Also I have enough Pasta , dried Potatos, Oatmeal, Cornmeal and Rice to last me for probably 2 years if not more and it is no where near 400 lbs

I’d much rather have too much grain than not enough. This is long term basics. If you had researched this you would know that the LDS church uses this as a starting point. Canned goods are added after the basics are stored.

I have lots of vitamins on hand. I realize getting them from food is ideal, but my kids are terrible about eating veggies, so I feel vitamins are better than nothing.

After reading many comments, I think that the “Store what you Eat” plan might be the best plan. God made all of us so unique, some of us thrive on meats, others thrive on grains and vegetables. I think both can be correct because both have been successful but for different people. What’s right for me might not be what’s right for you. I’m grateful for the diversity in food and I’m glad God created it all for us to enjoy!

400 pounds of grain sounds good to me because you can use that Grain to use to attract wild game

Maybe they base the list on having a garden, as I'm sure many of them do.

The list is very extensive in the preparedness manual and goes way beyond the items you have listed. The list you just referred to is long term items that last for decades that will sustain life in a shtf situation. That is why they recommend you start with those items. The rest of the food storage comes from your stockpile or “working pantry” the canned fruits,veggies etc. As for water, that is recommended to get you started as a bare minimum for a disaster that may occur at any minute. It,s a guide line that can be adjusted depending on what you family consumes.

I as a mormon we have 2 in our home, we have chickens that lay an egg every day, (coments) if I spelled right We keep 150lbs of rice, the list is a basic plan to go by, personal add on are supported. Not everyone is the same, Dry fruits, hard candy, meat bullion and yes 30 pounds of quick pancake mix, my wife likes funnel cakes lol. You need happy foods too. Keep things in an normal Spirit no matter how bad it gets

If you make bread everyday, you would need the grains and rice is a good extender of meat. They are thinking of severe times and meat etc may be severely limited. Your ideas got me thinking.

Once all the necessary food is stocked, it would be nice to add spices (especially as food prices rise and shipping is iffy).

Indeed. I'm new to your channel but been prepping for about 4 years. I've always cooked and baked by scratch. In the last 2 years been Pressures Canning meats, vegs, beans, tators, saurekraut, fruit. Been making Ghee for about 5 years. But, with all that is going on in our world gotta' keep going. Thank You, stay safe and God Bless you and yours I need to start prepping Antibiotics etc.