To-do this month:

1. Start purchasing something extra every time you go to the store this month.

2. Buy some food in bulk and watch for case-lot sales on cans.

3. Make sure to include some high-energy foods, like meats and fats, in your storage.

4. Remember condiments, spices, and treats.

5. Make a goal for when you will have 3 months’ worth of easy-to-use foods stored for your family.

Follow this simple guide each week to build your short-term food storage. These are foods you eat every day.

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