Pandemic — A lesson in preparedness
How To Prepare A ‘Crisis’ Pantry on a Budget
Food chains can and will fail in times of crisis
Simple and realistic are the two keys to building a substantial ‘crisis’ pantry.
Why do we need to do this? Because the times in which we live are no longer stable or reliable. The most basic elements in our lives — jobs, medical care, community services, and food have all been subject to breakdown and disruption.
Let’s focus on the recent breakdown in our ‘normal’ food supplies. We were all shocked at the sudden depletion that occurred in just a few weeks, making some products unavailable for months or not at all. It just makes good sense to prepare now for the ongoing crisis that still looms on the horizon. So let’s stock a reasonable and affordable pantry that will help get us through similar times in the future.
In this article we’ll talk about necessary pantry categories and what goes into each.
