Why do Mormons store food?
We store food so that we can be prepared to care for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors in case of an emergency. Mormons understand that our basic human needs must be met before we can think about spiritual matters. Food storage ensures that those needs will be met.If you think back to all of the various natural disasters that have struck in the US alone over the past few years, you’ll realize that storing a few emergency supplies is a great idea for everyone.
What kinds of food do Mormons store?
Most Mormons who store food will try to store the types of foods that they are used to eating, so that they may rotate through their storage, always keeping it fresh and updated. Common items include grains, flour, sugar, salt, dried beans, dried vegetables, drink mixes, powdered milk, and many other items.
Becoming Provident Providers
By clicking on the link below you will be able to see an order form from the cannery, and know what food items are being offered and the current prices.
Prices do change, so make sure to check before making your actual purchase. http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,7977-1-4352-1,00.html.
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance,
for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs
as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to
“prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity
come, we may care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops
as they care for others.
We encourage Church members worldwide to prepare for adversity
in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in
savings.
We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your
savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into
debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you
can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve.
We realize that some of you may not have financial resources or
space for such storage. Some of you may be prohibited by law from
storing large amounts of food. We encourage you to store as much as
circumstances allow.
May the Lord bless you in your home storage efforts.
The First Presidency
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