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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How about those ramen noodles amd/or soups? Would you recommend them?
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!