All Is Safely Gathered In -Food Storage Pamphlet

Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance,
for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs
as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to
“prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity
come, we may care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops
as they care for others.
We encourage Church members worldwide to prepare for adversity

THE BASICS OF FAMILY HOME STORAGE



THREE-MONTH SUPPLY
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Build a small supply of food that is part of your
normal, daily diet. One way to do this is to purchase a
few extra items each week to build a one-week supply
of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply
until it is sufficient for three months. These items
should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage.

DRINKING WATER

Store drinking water for circumstances in which the
water supply may be polluted or disrupted.
If water comes directly from a good, pretreated
source then no additional purification is needed;
otherwise, pretreat water before use. Store water in
sturdy, leak-proof, breakage-resistant containers.
Consider using plastic bottles commonly used for
juices and soda.
Keep water containers away from heat sources and
direct sunlight.

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FINANCIAL RESERVE

Establish a financial reserve by saving a little money
each week and gradually increasing it to a reasonable
amount (see All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances
guide).

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LONGER-TERM SUPPLY

For longer-term needs, and where permitted, gradually
build a supply of food that will last a long time
and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat,
white rice, and beans.
These items can last 30 years or more when properly
packaged and stored in a cool, dry place. A portion of
these items may be rotated in your three-month supply.
in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in
savings.
We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your
savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into
debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you
can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve.
We realize that some of you may not have financial resources or
space for such storage. Some of you may be prohibited by law from
storing large amounts of food. We encourage you to store as much as
circumstances allow.

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May the Lord bless you in your home storage efforts.
The First Presidency
 
Come, ye thankful people, come;
Raise the song of harvest home.
All is safely gathered in
Ere the winter storms begin.
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied.
Come to God’s own temple, come;
Raise the song of harvest home.
Hymns, no. 94
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