WHY WE STORE FOOD

Why I Store Food

I believe the main reasons I continue to build my Food storage is:

1. Because I want to be obedient, and Prophets of God have counseled us to.
2. Because I never want to know what it feels like to go hungry or see my family suffer for want of food.
3. Because I have been raised to be provident and I have a great heritage that reminds me of this.

Many Years ago My Grandma and one of her sisters were able to come to America from Holland. They worked hard and saved even harder to earn enough money to be able to send for each of their 12 siblings and parents. That as a family they could enjoy the blessings of the restored gospel that was taught to them from a missionary named Elder Legrand Richards.

How did they accomplish this task? The story is simple as it was shared down to us grandchildren through the years. They ate pancakes for many, many meals, and were able to gradually save enough for each passage to America.

To me, this is Provident Living! This practice can be duplicated today any time we have a need to "save" or "sacrifice" for something worthwhile.

Reasons to Rely Upon Food Storage:
• Natural Disaster
• Terrorism
• Labor Strike
• Economic Depression
• Drought
• Crop Failure
• Personal Tragedy
• Civil Unrest

• Unemployment

Here are a few comments from others on why they try to live Providently:


Provident living isn’t my hobby or creative outlet. It’s a financial investment I make in order to be more efficient on a daily basis, prepared for future challenges, and better equipped to help others.

I do it because the Prophets and Apostles have asked us to and because I have a testimony of the Book Of Mormon which testifies of our time and therefore I know someday I'm going to need it.


Provident means carefully preparing for the future. Elder Robert D. Hales said, “To provide providently, we must practice the principles of provident living: joyfully living within our means, being content with what we have, avoiding excessive debt, and diligently saving and preparing for rainy-day emergencies. When we live providently, we can provide for ourselves and our families and also follow the Savior’s example to serve and bless others.”


Cuz I have learned to make some bomb Bread!


You can't prepare for a disaster when you are in the midst of it. Perhaps one of the greatest assets of being prepared is knowing (peace of mind) that you have the contingency plans set aside if you ever need them.


When we are prepared we don't have to worry about "what ifs" because we'll have our food storage and emergency preparedness ready.


Having what we need and knowing what to do in the event of an emergency or other calamity can bring us peace and help us overcome fear.


Having some food storage for those times of need is not only a matter of self-sufficiency and pride, but also a matter of self-respect not only to yourself, but your family and friends.

If your car breaks down in the middle of winter it could be a disaster. If you are prepared with winter clothing, camping gear and experience, if you have trained yourself and your family, then you have an opportunity for a camping adventure.

SO WHY DO YOU STORE FOOD?