Cheap Food Storage Items this Thankgiving Week

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com

When I went grocery shopping today I noticed a lot of sales for items that can be used for food storage.  I always encourage anyone starting their food storage plan to set aside a small amount, say $5.00 and pick up a few things every week.  You can easily supplement your emergency food supplies by picking up a few extra cans or boxes.

Cheap food storage items that I saw:

  • canned corn
  • canned green beans
  • instant mashed potatoes
  • canned cranberry
  • canned mandarin oranges
  • canned peaches
  • gravy packets
  • pumpkin puree
  • flour
  • sugar
  • yeast
  • honey
  • cooking oil
  • oats
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • bread mixes
  • canned evaporated milk
  • canned condensed milk
  • wine and liquor

Make sure you check expiration dates before you buy.   Don’t pick the items from the front; those usually have the shortest expiration dates.  Reach way back in the shelf.  I realize some store clerks don’t like this, one pointed out there is no difference in reaching way back.   The stores usually keep the earlier expiration dates in front, so I reached to the back of the shelf anyway.

You can also pick up everyday staples or sale items and freeze them for use later, such as:

  • butter
  • green beans
  • turkey
  • ham

Yams and potatoes are also going at good prices and these last for a couple of months in a shelf.  Even if you just use these foods for everyday meals the savings are well worth it. 

These deals won’t last.  Last year I waited until after Thanksgiving, thinking the low prices would continue.  But I found out that inventory gets really low after Thanksgiving, and prices go back to normal levels.  This time, I am not waiting around.  If I had more space, I’d have picked up more.

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3 comments

    1. I actually have ramen noodles and cup o noodle soups in my pantry. They do contain excessive salt and should be avoided by people with high blood pressure, but I think they are fine to keep for emergencies and eaten in moderation. Thank you!

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