Comments on: Ask a Mormon Woman: Why Do Mormons Store Food?

By: mormonwomen

mormonwomen — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:37:17 +0000

In reply to lroy.

lroy, Thanks for your question. Leaders over the years have talked about doing what we can, based on where we live, our circumstances, etc.

If you have limited budget and space, try building at least 3 days’ supply, and build up to a week supply, a little at a time, with an extra can of food here or a box of food there. You can also get creative about creating more storage space, such as putting a bed on risers or cinder blocks.

Just do what you can and prayerfully ask God for guidance about what makes sense in your situation. There are a lot of resources online for doing food storage on a budget and with limited space. We encourage you to do some research and see what ideas might resonate. God can help you take a baby step at a time. Even asking a question is a good baby step, so thanks again for your question.

By: lroy

lroy — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:42:37 +0000

Just how one store a year’s worth of food in an low fixed income housing unit that is only 600 square feet?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:47:29 +0000

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:24:46 +0000

Utah laws encourage long term food supply

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By: mormonwomen

mormonwomen — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:37:44 +0000

Fritz,

You are right that there may be local government restrictions. This is something the Church recognizes, and so it’s definitely something people should consider and know about.

Because I’m where it isn’t illegal, I would choose differently than you. I don’t want to have to be reliant on the government if I don’t have to be. But we all do what we can do and what makes sense in our particular circumstances.

Michelle

By: Fritz

Fritz — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:24:31 +0000

In some localities it’s illegal to keep more than a few hours of food. This is for your own safety of course. You should call the government and report how much you have stored so they are aware of it. I think they want you to wait for them to bring water and food vs your using the Stored food yourself. In the event of a natural disaster I will probably throw all my food out and wait for the government to arrive.

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