Begin Today
“Begin ever so modestly.  We can begin with one weeks food supply and gradually build it to a month and then to three months.  But I fear that so many feel that a lon-term food supply is so far beyond their reach that they make no effort at all.  Begin in a small way, and gradually build toward a reasonable objective.
Build up a 3 month supply that is part of your normal daily diet.  Three month supply items are non-perishable food that you normally eat, such as canned and commercially packaged foods that have a stable shelf life.  Over time establish a supply of basic foods sucha s wheat, white rice, and beans for long-term needs.
The three-month plan offers hope by showing that it is possible for most people to prepare for adversity starting modestly by storing a few items of food.”  (Gordan B. Hinkley, 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints).
Three Month Supply
A 3-month well rounded supply of food storage is much better than a year’s supply of wheat, beans, honey and powdered milk.
One good way to obtain a 3 month’s supply would be to create 1 month’s worth of recipes and then multiply everything you will need for the month by three.  My challenge to you is to go home and see how many meals you can come up with (that your family enjoys) using only shelf stable items.  That means nothing fresh or frozen or that is initially refrigerated.  Obtain a good food storage cookbook to help you in this endeavor.  This will help in over buying and throwing away old stuff.