9 min.
Stock Your Pantry, Feed Your Family
While some facets of self-reliant living may be hard, depending where you live, a pantry can be successfully stocked anywhere and by anyone. It’s even possible to do it on a tight budget or with minimal space! And the beauty of having a pantry is the feeling of peace you’ll have knowing you can feed your family even if you can’t get to a grocery store.
List Lover’s Delight
First thing you should do when starting a pantry is plan. Make a list of the food items you eat each week or month. Then, list them in categories.
• What’s perishable? These foods include produce, milk, eggs, fresh breads or pastries, meats, or cheeses.• What’s shelf-stable? This includes wheat, pasta, rice, oats, flour, salt, oils, beans, canned goods, and crackers.• Which items can…
