Food Storage

We have been counseled to build a 3-month supply of food that is part of our normal diet and to gradually build a longer-term supply of basic foods that will sustain life. To help Stake and Ward members achieve this goal, the Stake is coordinating orders of prepackaged and bulk products from the Fountain Valley Home Storage Center.  This program is designed to help you acquire your food storage a little at a time.  We will be placing orders once every quarter of the year (four times in 2014) for different items.  The goal of the program is, at the end of a year of participation, to help you acquire a balanced 3-month supply of basic food storage items. As you continue in the program the following year, you will layer another 3 months to increase your sustainability. You are also encouraged to supplement your long term storage with pantry food that is part of your normal diet and to add other items such as water, first aid, heat sources, etc.

Below is the schedule of product that will be made available through this program.  Watch in your wards for order forms or contact the Stake RS Emergency Preparedness board at MVprepare@gmail.com.

2016 Food Storage Order Dates
*Orders due on the later date below

February 7th - *February 28th: 
   Pinto Beans, Black Beans, White Flour, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Carrots, Wheat White, Wheat hard red.
October 2nd -*October 30th:
    White Rice, Potato Flakes, Potato Pearls, Oats regular, Pancake Mix, Apple Slices, Milk Nonfat dry,        Cocoa Mix.

Prefer to can at home?

Borrow the Canning Machine

Mission Viejo Stake Canning Machine

The Stake canning machine is available for the use of the Mission Viejo Stake members on a first come, first served basis.

Please Contact:  Nora Neumiller

The can seamer does not come with any supplies.  You will need to provide your own cans, lids, and oxygen absorbing packets.