Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormons) are counseled to be self-reliant, free from debt, and maintain a supply of food, among other things.  This list is to help LDS members and their friends of other faiths share ideas, information, recipes, and experiences; ask questions so that all can maintain a personal food storage program through provident living; and incorporate preparedness into their lives. The foods we store include canned and packaged food from the grocery store; freeze dried and dehydrated foods; bulk dry goods from many sources (including the LDS Church Home Storage Centers); food preserved by home canning and dehydrating; and food we grow in our own gardens.

Some group members store only for emergencies, but most rotate their food storage by using it regularly, like a big pantry.

It is not a prerequisite to be LDS to join the list.  All are welcome, but new members must be approved by an owner or moderator. New members will also be moderated for a short time, so please be patient when your messages are not posted immediately. We do this to reduce Spam attacks.

If you have a file you'd like to share, it may be placed in the FILES section.

Please do not share names and email addresses of list members.
Try to remember to trim your posts for the benefit of the digest members.
Remember we are a food storage group first and a recipe exchange second. 
Rude behavior or foul language will NOT be tolerated. 
And please don't advertise your businesses on the list.  Thanks.

Kathie Shepherd, our beloved group owner, recently ended her tireless service here on Earth. We still miss her but she has left a legacy in our message archives and group files. We hope you will be able to learn from her even though she has passed from this life.

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