Basic Lists of Needs

The following amounts were obtained from the following website:

https://www.trackmyfoodstorage.com/default.aspx

These figures are for 1 adult person.  You can use the website and personalize it for your own family based on ages and sex.  The website has a lot of valuable information and has a tracking system you can utilize but it only allows about 25 total personalization of foods unless you become a paying member.  It's great for getting your basic information though.

Grains

Total: 279 lbs. % of Recommended: 100.00% Percent whole grain: 65.95%


         
  Foods Your Current Family Goals Typical Recommendations
Wheat lbs. 130 lbs.
Enriched White Flour lbs. 11 lbs.
Corn Meal lbs. 27 lbs.
Rolled Oats lbs. 27 lbs.
Enriched White Rice lbs. 55 lbs.
Pearled Barley lbs. 2 lbs.
Spaghetti or Macaroni lbs. 27 lbs.

 

 
  • Grains are a very important part of your food storage and should make up the largest portion of the foods you will store.
  • They are an important source of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, Vitamin B, and minerals Likes iron and magnesium.
  • It is recommended that whole grains should make up around 65% of the total grains you store to ensure your family will receive adequate dietary fiber.
  • Grain stores best if it is dry, cool and clean.

Legumes

Total: 60 lbs. % of Recommended: 100.00%


         
  Foods Your Current Family Goals Typical Recommendations
Dry Beans lbs. 45 lbs.
Dry Lima Beans lbs. 2 lbs.
Dry Soy Beans lbs. 2 lbs.
Dry Split Peas lbs. 2 lbs.
Dry Lentils lbs. 2 lbs.
Dry Soup Mix lbs. 7 lbs.

 

 
  • Legumes are also a very important part of your food storage and can supply essential nutrients like protein, B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Legumes store best if it is dry, cool and clean.
  • Some legumes can take some considerable time to cook. Soaking overnight before cooking can shorten cooking time.

Milk Group

Total: 16 lbs. % of Recommended: 100.00%


         
  Foods Your Current Family Goals Typical Recommendations
Nonfat Dry Milk lbs. 14 lbs.
Evaporated Milk (12-oz can) cans 12 cans

 

 
  • Milk is a great source of essential amino acids and calcium
  • It is recommened you store milk in powdered form that has specially been packaged for a long shelf life.
  • The vitamins in Milk can be lost if exposed to direct light so make sure it is stored in an opaque food grade container.
  • Milk should be stored in air-tight container to prevent it from absorbing moisture in the air which will shorten its shelf life.

Sugars

Total: 62 lbs. % of Recommended: 100.00%


         
  Foods Your Current Family Goals Typical Recommendations
Granulated Sugar lbs. 40 lbs.
Brown Sugar lbs. 3 lbs.
Molasses lbs. 1 lbs.
Honey lbs. 3 lbs.
Corn Syrup lbs. 3 lbs.
Jams or Preserves lbs.