Emergency Food Prep | Updated Pantry and Lessons Learned

In the 4th installment of our journey to be prepared for any emergency, Pegi and I share our new and improved pantry along with tips we have learned from our thoughtful viewers.
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[@lisabing441]

Decks of cards, dominoes, old school games to pass the time...vitamins, lady supplies, first aid kits, paper plates etc

[@pegianddon]

THANK YOU! Men never think of lady supplies!

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

@@pegianddon I carry maxi pads and tampons in my first aid kit because they are good for bleeding obviously. It's an old military medical trick so when me and the now wife were going out and she was like "it dont bother you to buy that for me" .

[@distressindamsel]

I'd consider keeping some reusable options too, at least as a backup. Less to store and can be used many times.

[@wendysheets413]

distressindamsel exactly. There are many Etsy stores that sell: washable lady items, paper towels, cotton pads/circles, and toilet paper. It may sound gross but it works! You can also make your own.

[@meganwildt2481]

The grandkids will love having games and toys that dont need power or internet if everyone is living there in an emergency. The best part is if you focus on having those kind of toys/games now it will be just like any trip to see you when something happens. But for now they will just think they have lots of board games, and legos, and books.

[@kathycourington4748]

My husband loves his military discount at Home Depot, thank you for your service.

[@pegianddon]

PROUD TO SERVE! Thank your husband for us.

[@jfree6054]

I love how receptive y’all are to everyone’s suggestions. Y’all seem like such nice people! Good for you being prepared. I love the videos. 💕

[@pegianddon]

Thank you so much!!

[@dianac1411]

We are all learning from each other. I love it!

[@westleyleonardo1473]

i know Im kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@tedratoday8765]

I truly appreciate this video. My boyfriend and I got into an argument bc he said he’s not subscribing to the idea that we need to prep. And my thoughts are just what you said, we ha e children depending on us. I’d rather be safe than sorry.

[@pegianddon]

Thank you, God! Please think of the children 🙏.

[@moonwolfdancer1103]

Even if you're not preparing for a SHTF event, it is ALWAYS prudent to have extra food stock and necessities on hand. So many people have the "just in time" mentality. Where they only have enough until the next shopping trip. I raised four children on a very limited budget in the mid 70s to late 80s. Actually it wasn't until recently I realized just how limited it was! It was then I started putting up extras. When you have little ones you don't want to run out of food or diapers, etc.Nothing will break a mothers heart faster than not being able to provide for her children. Another suggestion get the Better Homes and Garden cookbook. It's red and white check and a 3 ring binder. You can probably find one second hand on Amazon for a reasonable price or a second hand book store.. lots of easy to do recipes.

[@tedratoday8765]

A'Lethia Wolfsong thanks did the tip. Going look now.

[@kclark6956]

You need to prep without him! Your children depend on you! Every time you go to the store just pick up a few extra canned goods and a bag of rice, next time some seasonings and a few gallons of water. Just keep going and you will be surprised at how fast your preps add up. Sneak it into the house if you have to and stash it under your bed or the kids beds. My hubby is not on board and I've been doing this for years! Please do it for your kids!!

[@tedratoday8765]

kclark I definitely am. Thank you ☺️

[@wendysheets413]

Create a 3 ring binder with printed info. “How to’s” along with instructions on how to use certain products, meal plans on how to combine various food items, directions on how to make that three ingredient biscuit, how to turn off the gas, etc. In an emergency, the Internet may be down. Additionally, reading it will help. Having an emergency notebook is good for all family members. Try to buy a few books to have on hand. First aid how to books are excellent. Any other books relevant to your needs or set up are good, too. For example if you’re growing first aid plants, a book on how to use them helps 😊. Keep in mind if you’re wanting to grow such things, some can take two years to harvest. Starting now isn’t a bad idea...but resources might be best spent on more prudent needs.

[@pegianddon]

Pegi loved this idea and she is starting our prep library immediately!

[@stijn2472]

@@pegianddon There are some great videos on youtube with ideas. What I find is that a lot of the videos tend to show more short-term focus books (e.g. talking about how to get out of the woods if you get lost to get back to civilization) instead of the long-run. I would recommend getting some gardending (Also look into soil! Extremely important!) and food preservation books. Same with prepping some good (heirloom and NOT "vault" (I've heard they aren't exactly great quality and I wouldn't want to rely on bad quality seeds to prevent me from starving) seeds and (garden) equipment.

[@pamela1844]

I did this as well last month. I made copies of all important info,medical dental, insurance info..home info, marriage licenses and birth certs and put it in a binder to go if need be. I’ve also started a homestead notebook and wrote down all important info and recipes that I have online. Just in case we have internet issues. How to make butter, measuring tables if you don’t know them..basic bread ingredients things like that. You guys are doing a great job..keep it up. Love watching y’all! Pamela in new happy.

[@dbacon6148]

I love your pantry. I live in apartment but made storage under my bed and closet. Great video

[@pegianddon]

I love it!

[@ln1273]

D Bacon you can buy a shelf unit like his and add to your food storage. You do want to keep your food in the dark, I have big cardboard on the ends of my shelf unit and black out curtains on the front. Light degrades food faster than anything. Good luck to you and yours!

[@awakenjake7128]

Same here! I live in an apartment.. Converting my walk in closet into a prepper pantry.. Been buying food and supplies for weeks and now I'm ready to work on organization.. Buying shelving this weekend at home depot

[@jacquelinealvarez6497]

Your doing an amazing job. Very impressive. I am amazed. I've been prepping for 2 years. And you've got me beat hands down. I live in a small apartment. Already got under the bed full. My closet no space left. Now I've got canned goods all over my living room. Looks like I'm running a Bodega. LOL I darn near tripped over a box of chunky soup. And my chunky old self almost flew like a trapeze artist in a circus. Okay now I'm making myself laugh. Blessings to all and all your families freinds

[@pegianddon]

Hilarious! Thank you!

[@carolklein7421]

You gave me a good laugh!! Thank you!!! 😄

[@danellefrost5030]

Oh my! Love your very descriptive explanation of events! I can so relate though. I live full time in my 5th wheel. There is little to no room to store preps. It is amazing how creative you can get. I sometimes feel as if I need a treasure map to locate some things. I have preps stashed wherever they fit!

[@claudettepotter5772]

You sound like me!! I too use every available space in small apartment.i dehydrate so I’ve got jars even stashed behind rolled towels in linnen closet👍👍

[@temitayoaluko1855]

🤣🤣 lol

[@tddstl3166]

Love the video and your stockpile. 3 suggestions: 1. Buy even more water. Need it for everything including cooking. 2. Store boxed food like your snacks and pasta in some kind of air tight containers to help keep bugs out. 3. Add booze to your stash even if you don't drink. Will be a great bartering item that will be high in demand.

[@pegianddon]

Thanks for the tips!

[@reginamorgan2752]

And it's good for sterilizing and numbing.

[@s.sflower]

What does bartering mean?

[@Sarah_S24]

@@s.sflower exchange of goods and services

[@s.sflower]

@@Sarah_S24 thank you very much. God bless

[@lindawilkinson1506]

Butane stove and fuel purchased from the local Asian market was my most economical prep for emergencies. Love the new shelves!! Y’all are inspirational for realistic beginning prepping!

[@pegianddon]

Thank you!

[@martelvonc]

I can vouch for those little butane stoves. They are great! We take them camping and use them to cook outside in the summertime too.

[@lt9501]

Hi is the propane ok to have in an apartment I wanted to get some but scared it will explode.

[@Eyes2C.]

L T You’d probably want to use it on a patio. So the fumes won’t hurt you

[@buckeyedav1]

I have one have had the butane burner stove for years bought at Gordon Food Service along with extra canisters. These are safe for indoor use. They originally were used for food demos. I have used mine several times to make percolator coffee in but they can also be used for frying and heating soups. You can even buy a pressure "cooker" not canner to cook dry beans in fast about 20 minutes, same with raw meats like a chicken. Mine came in a carry case for easy storage. I can't say enough good things about it and they are affordable as well as the fuel canisters. I bought a 3 pack recently at Gordon Food Service for $8.00. They last a long time. I also have bought from the thrift store a couple of fondue pots which use the sterno fuel canisters. Good for heating soups in. Sterno fuel also last a decent amount of time I think it says 3 hours on the canister. After each use just put the cap back on it'll quench the flame safely. I buy mine at Family Dollar $1 each. Anna In Ohio.

[@09echols]

Charcoal and cast iron dutch oven for cooking outside in an emergency.

[@dryjuice8145]

Yes nonstick pans made out of Teflon are bad, they’re not good for us

[@sccountrygirlhomesteadgard3516]

Other canned meats you can add are tuna, corned beef, canned roast beef and pink salmon. Y’all have a nice set up! 👍🏽

[@buckeyedav1]

Keystone has a wonderful supply of canned meats including ground beef, chicken, turkey and pork a little pricey but good they are a Ohio based company. Anna In Ohio.

[@bsthomas425]

@@buckeyedav1 I 100 percent agree on the Keystone meats. We love them and always will be in my stockpile.

[@sher-at-home]

After you take your flour, rice etc out of the freezer let them "dry" for a day or so before you seal them up so there's no condensation build up

[@debbytomlinson9970]

Matches and lighters. Extra socks, underwear and blankets. Manual can opener. Y'all are doing fantastic !!!

[@ErbLee]

Big black sharpie marker. Hang it near your supplies. Use it to put an x on anything coming up on its expiration so you can easily see the items that need to be used up first. I use this trick in my pantry, and sometimes have to create meals around those items. I check dates every month. I maybe end up marking five or six items max a year, mostly lesser used items. It will save you a lot in the long run, even if you properly rotate because it’s a nice visual reminder of what needs to be used, especially for specialty items you may use less often. It’s easy to forget about things that are not part of a normal rotation.

[@reginamorgan2752]

After reading a lot of comments and having experienced it myself, yes, the flour, sugar, n pasta rodents will get into and yes will eat through a food grade bucket! Go to Tractor Supply Store or Ace Hardware Store get a Metal Trash Can, this is my solution and I've not had a problem since I've done this.

[@JCC_1975]

I dry can mason jars. Lots of jars but it works too. Wish I'd thought about metal trash cans.

[@joemartin8519]

Did you try bay leaves in your containers?

[@pamt8430]

Hey Fam!!! Great shift with the shelves.You've done a great job in 2 months!!!!! Don't for get paper plates, plastic cups and forks spoons and knives to save water and trash bags. I know it's a process, it's taken 3 yrs to get 80% of where we want to be. Having several different ways to cook off grid is important, especially if you have to boil water. Charcoal, propane, Rocket stove, solar oven (All American Sun Oven works great!!! and made in IL we love ours.) and campfire. Also lighting, Oil lamps and candles for fall and winter, solar and battery for spring and summer. Think solar path lights in planters that can be moved out in the day and in at night. Don't forget fire...lighters, matches, flints.

[@pegianddon]

Man! You guys are really coming through with the tips!

[@susanhayes4500]

Great job! You have grown so much. Wow! Suggestion: manual can opener, I keep matches in a jar to keep them dry.

[@kristywhite2112]

I saw that he had ONE cheap one. Just the metal one's that are about $1. I suggest getting several, because no matter which one I buy, they all break! I can NOT use an electronic one to save my life, (literally) I get mad and want to throw it!!

[@pamelacox6034]

You two are so precious, I just want to come and hug you!

[@noname-lq2kg]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@mistyeclipsesone5629]

I know you mentioned buying coffee, but make sure it's enough. One time my mom gave up coffee for Lent and became very irritable, and short tempered. We didn't realise it was lack of caffeine until she started drinking it again! Ever since then we make sure we have a good stock of coffee in our pantry. Also vacuum sealing can help make your frozen meats stay fresh longer

[@buckeyedav1]

First time viewer long time prepper here. Very nice and organized but I'll share something I share with every channel on prepping. I don't know where you are at but here in Ohio and especially this time of the year (Sept/Oct/Nov) we have mice trying to find winter living quarters. They will eat your Ramen Noodles in a heart beat, same with boxed crackers, anything like that rice, spaghetti noodles, crackers. I suggest looking for popcorn tins, cookie tins, large glass jars with tight fitting lids so that you don't loose your food supply. I buy mine in the thrift stores yard sales etc. where they are reasonably priced. I even have a big cookie tin that I store burritto shells in, those have a fairly good shelf life. Same with taco shells. I look forward to watching more of your videos no matter how long you've been doing this there is always something new to learn. Anna In Ohio.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

Remember to let the flour and rice dry out for a few days before you put them in the bucket, you don't want moisture from the defrosting grains in the air tight bucket.

[@LaadeeV]

Good tip! Something I didn't realize as I dumped it straight from freezer into the bucket. Just yesterday noticed mold in the bottom.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

@@LaadeeV Letting the grains dry out after they've been removed from the freezer is often omitted when people are advising of this method of bug elimination. The bigger the bag, the more dry out time required. Happy prepping everyone. Remember, we prep to thrive.

[@SirenaSpades]

If you buy 50 pound - or even 25 pound - bags of rice, don't freeze it at all, just dump it in the bucket, in a mylar bag and seal it along with oxygen absorbers and you won't have condesation issues. SKIP THE FREEZER!

[@SirenaSpades]

The oxygen absorbers depreprive any bugs of oxygen and thus kill eggs and so forth anyway so freezing is redundant.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Yes I'm surprised anyone would freeze the first as it would add moisture.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Cooking alternatives: (1) If you have an electric stove, if feasible switch it out for propane or natural gas. I switched mine years ago after Hurricane Fran took out power in this area for 2 weeks. (2) Build or buy a wood burning rocket stove. There are some good plans available that use bricks. I bought a SilverFire Survivor rocket stove a few years ago. Fuel is twigs. Yet, this stove is capable of running my Presto Pressure canner. A lot of fuel for it can be stored in a large plastic tote. Do check it out. There are a number of reviews and how-to on YT. (3) If you don't have one, a propane and/or a charcoal grill with a propane side burner will allow you to boil, fry, grill and bake. Yes, I've baked biscuits in my propane fired grill. (4) Colman campstove (or equivalent brand). Add a 2 burner castiron griddle and the Colman folding camp oven. I have both the liquid camp fuel and propane versions. Love to do breakfast with the griddle. Make pancakes, 'fried" eggs, rashers of bacon just like it's done on a diner's flat top. The oven is small, like a toaster oven. Yet, it can bake muffins, meatloaf, bread in a loaf pan and even a pizza with a pizza stone that fits a toaster oven. (4) Make a hobo stove from a silverware strainer. Google: IKEA hobo stove. I made mine from a similar strainer from Walmart. There are a host of options for this stove, including a DIY alcohol stove (Fancy Feast stove) or a Trangia stove. Can use Sterno and/or chafing fuel. Can use tea lights, wood, Esbit (or equivalent) fuel tablets. (Also quite a bit on this at YT, as well.) (5) Firepit in the back yard. As simple as a small campfire, a stealth Dakota firepit (google), to a full fledged cowboy cooking setup. (6) Haybale cooking -- modern product called a "Wonder Box". Included here is Thermos bottle cooking, too. (7) DIY or purchased solar oven. I have the least experience with this. Understand its a good option where sunlight is readily available. (Have a lot of shade where I'd like to use one.) Hope something or 2 in this list will be a useful option for you.

[@pegianddon]

This is a wealth of information and we are going to use at least two of them. I would have included it in our most recent video if I had seen it earlier. I hope our subscribers see this comment to help get them prepared.

[@WDWJP30]

Great ideas. We got a Haines Solar Oven that works well and wasn't too much money. I also recommend the Volcano Stove. It's collapsible and you can use wood, charcoal briquettes, or propane. We've used it a few times since we got it and it works well. We also have a couple dutch ovens and you can fit them right in the volcano stove with briquettes on top/bottom.

[@davalahunter1173]

Consider vacuum sealing your meats and freezing. They will last much longer, no freezer burn. The sealer and bags are pretty inexpensive considering.

[@tdog4240]

The sealing bags are reasonable on Amazon.

[@tdog4240]

They have thicker game bags that work super for meat. I buy amazon brand ones with thicker mil for meat.

[@sunshinesnow2514]

Vacuum seal dry products after freezing and put moisture absorbers in will help keep moisture out as well

[@gailreese4699]

Sorry for so many comments but i enjoy talking with you . When I started canning and prepping in 2014 it was just me but it didn't take long for the monster in my husband to come on board . i have to stop him some times because he can go a little wild . But I love the idea of him helping . I am 62 years young and I love it.

[@carolbustinza6392]

I enjoy warching your presentations. They are both encouraging and educational.

[@carolbustinza6392]

I also saw your preparation of the mackerel croquettes. Thank you. I bought a can of mackerel today to try it out!

[@jillygirl2024]

A few months ago I bought a Peri Bottle to cut back on the use of toilet tissue. I love it ! I even gave one to my cousin who has health issues and clean up is much easier for her. Peri bottles are plastic bottles which come with different style tips and can be filled with cool or warm water. They were originally designed for women to use after giving birth but can be used by anyone to clean up after a bowel movement or urination. Peri bottles are inexpensive I paid $1.72 with tax, cuts back on amt of toilet tissue used, easy to use, can be taken with you when you travel, good for those with health issues, and is a great alternative for those who do not have a bidet.

[@robint3547]

Y'all are doing an amazing job. Almost ready for any situation that may arise. God Bless ya both, and keep doing what your doing .

[@pegianddon]

Thank you! You too!

[@glendasnyder1725]

they do need more paper products...esp tp

[@glendasnyder1725]

would use one whole plastic shelf for tp and one for paper towels...those paper products take alot of room

[@Tanyia48]

Put your grits in the freezer as well. Or they will get buggy. I store my grits in vacuum sealed jars. You can also cook on a grill or in a fire pit.We have a gas grill and a charcoal grill. We can also use wood in the charcoal grill. We also have a sun oven. There are so many ways to cook. Good job on the new shelves.

[@effiecross2008]

I noticed the grits also. In fact even though we love grits, we don't go through them very quickly, so we keep the open one in the cabinet, and any unopened ones in a ziploc bag in the freezer. Corn products can really go rancid on you, especially if you live in a warm climate. Pegi and Don, looking good! New subscriber.

[@maryricci3520]

WOW .... Your pantry looks amazing !

[@pegianddon]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@angelabaker1903]

Lol!!!! Glory greens are at Dollar Tree!!! Have you considered buying a seasoning blending book to blend spices into new groupings? Dollar Tree will have your 32oz juices as well. Koolaide packs, I would take what you showed us and put them in a mason jar for safekeeping. Also, coconut water is a natural electrolyte and replaces Gatorade!!! I have five different types of stoves that operate on Sterno also an EcoZoom that operates on everything, including twigs. However, I go to Gordon Food Services and buy the cans you would use at a wedding venue! By the way, where are your water stabilizers, such as Berkey or an Alexa Pure Pro Water Filtration System, that does not need electricity and/or a Sawyer straw. Thanks for sharing and receiving sound advice. Take care!!! Hi, Pegi, missed you today!!! It's nice to see couples working on emergency preps together!!! If Babylon is telling you 3-6 months, I'd double or triple, and please don't tell the neighbors...OPSEC!!! Make sure kids and grandkids keep your preps as the family's biggest secret!!! Camping gear is a great item for emergency preps. Please buy wool hats, socks, sweaters, and blankets. The blankets should be as close to 80-100% as possible, they really retain warmth, and Menards and Harbor Freight has tarps that can double as coverings for the family and roofs.

[@SirenaSpades]

I love Dollar Tree! They have 4x6 tarps.

[@leighannmauk]

I've been prepping for years and wanted to let you know y'all are doing great. Also, giving good information! Love the fact you are taking advice and communicating with viewers. Keep up the great work. I subscribed!

[@angelabaker1903]

Ya'll are getting it together!!! Please put the sugar in food-grade buckets! I love the red buckets, been buying them for about five months! Please buy more can openers and different types buy some military can openers; I just got a pack of 25 they have a hole in them to put on your key ring. I will be putting them in different grouping by attaching them to the tops of different can food groups and have some extra left over to share with family who will live close. Can never have too many can openers...lol

[@patsinnerdickey8440]

How can non military ppl purchase military products?

[@PokerHillFarm]

This is looking GREAT! You're doing an amazing job! Add some basic first aid to your preps, Tylenol, antibiotic ointment, banaids, sprain wraps, that kind of thing. :) You have really done an amazing job in a short time.

[@carlameaders4352]

I used to buy boat loads of toilet paper but in reality, you can never buy enough toilet paper. I do have a nice stock to maybe last 6 months. But if there is a long term emergency I have taken old flannel sheets and even bought some at thrift stores. I ripped them up to about 12” squares. I have several squeeze bottles that you use for mustard. You know, the one with the small this nozzle. So, if there comes a time that I need to use these reusable toilet wipes, they are ready. You can fill up the squeeze bottle to wash off the big chunks if needed. You could set up a bucket with some water, bleach, and a lid. It’s just like the old timey diaper pail. You may not want to use them but if your toilet paper has run out these are great.

[@mariaguild2024]

Very Smart! Every family should have a basic supply in case of an emergency. Great video!

[@traceyhuntsman6706]

I have used my food saver for my crackers. They don’t have a super long shelf life. You may want to consider that. I sealed them and put them in plastic totes. This way they should last for several years.

[@karlagaddis-kirk1039]

Great job! I've always been at least a light prepper but I go all in during a crisis. My husband usually just smiles and nods but, this time, he's not just humoring me. This whole situation is beyond serious. I'm trying to figure out how to get my girls and grandchildren, and great grandchildren here, if things get horrible. They're in California and Washington and one of my 2 daughters works in Oregon. I'm absolutely frantic about their safety, and 1800 miles away from them. I'm prepping for them anyway. We all need to do whatever we can, as we are able. Good luck and God bless you and yours.

[@1Dogsoldier4life]

I feel your anxiety over your children. We just bought acreage in another state because of all this. We have been putting aside items since January. Our kids are in Florida and Arizona. Im buying an atlas for the paper map for each of them. I pray so hard it doesnt come to that. May God bless and keep you and your family.

[@karlagaddis-kirk1039]

@@1Dogsoldier4life I think that's why we moved away 2 years ago. It was like we knew something was wrong, other than rising prices in Washington. I have never been this far away from my girls for an extended period of time. I really thought they would follow us. So much of life is going sideways. God bless you and yours.

[@1Dogsoldier4life]

@@karlagaddis-kirk1039 I completely understand. My son out in AZ has a little idea of things, but I feel he prob thinks I am crazy for some of the things I tell him. He and my neice who lives in Boyton Beach are all abt city life. That concerns me. And yes, life is sideways. I will keep your family in my prayers.

[@tonyabuchanan3993]

I am working on my household supplies as well as food. I just got 6 packs of feminine pads for us ladies. Deoderant, shampoo and conditioner, body wash for men and women, hand soap, paper plates, toilet paper, Dawn dishsoap and Cascade dishwasher liquid. I am trying to get to the point where if things get bad i dont have to go out and shop for anything.

[@traceyhuntsman6706]

Also, we were able to buy shelving from a store that was going out of business. They are industrial grade with no chance of collapsing.

[@pegianddon]

I am always on the lookout for deals like that! Congratulations 👏!

[@cmoon8526]

Great job in 3 months. It's always a good idea to have extra and not just in case of emergencies. Suggestions: 1) get a really good water filter system as water is vital. We got a big Berkey and extra filter which has been great. This way, we can always collect rain water or use the water from our stream if our well water pump does not run due to no electricity. 2) get a few cast iron cookware so you can always cook over open fire if needed or try a solar oven/cooker in case propane or electricity is not available. 3) Put the ramen and pasta in plastic totes with fitted lids to keep any critters out. We put them in 55 gallon steel drums or in 5 gallon food grade buckets but plastic totes are a cheap and easy way to keep anything that you don't want (mice/moths...) to get at, if you have them. 4) Put the smaller bathroom items in small totes so you can use more of the plastic shelf space. Keep up the good work and stay safe and healthy.

[@cathyann9728]

Store dry goods in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. Get an opener for the buckets it's a lot easier or get gamma lids

[@tmarkhamesq]

Personal responsibility is the bedrock of a productive & prosperous society. You’re doing great! Thanks for being a great example 😀

[@jodiejames5019]

Get at least one more of those can openers. They wear out fast when using them all the time. I got a few of those and a heavy duty on sale

[@SirenaSpades]

The best shelves that I've found are the heavy duty (acrylic??) shelving at Home Depot, they cost around $59. They are not metal. We've used these to hold multiple engine blocks on each shelf (bf had a speed shop). They can easily hold stacked canned goods without buckling. You can also adjust the height of these shelves by cutting down the posts as you want, to stack the heights. I don't use metal shelving for this purpose. I have maybe 15 of these shelves at least in various locations around the house. Don't get the ones at Lowes! Anyway, your pantry is looking awesome!

[@pebblep2l482]

Great info. I finally bought some Tang to have a extra vitamin c source. Also if you like Jell-O store some for a snack. I buy kool aid with the sugar. That way you are not using sugar that you will need for other things. Remember mice will chew and eat everything even coffee. Mice love noodles and pasta. So, if possible store everything in a heavier container.

[@Reneekreations]

I hadn’t thought about that. I purchased sterlite footlocker from Walmart to store extra items like that!

[@JayP-kd5rc]

You are so right! I was shocked a few years back when I found a completely empty bag in my pantry that had been pasta! Now everything has to go into glass or tin, or even the small metal trash cans. Very good warning!

[@s.sflower]

@@sallyFIGE good idea! Thank you God bless you.

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

Great video, you and Pegi are doing the right thing. We are also doing some of the same things for our household. Keep preparing and keep sharing. Lots of great ideas. Stay Blessed

[@Hey_Ruthie]

It looks great! I used baking soda and lemon and leaving the fire house subs pickle bucket in the sun, to help get rid of the pickle smell. Other protein ideas that you may want to grab include jerky and pre-cooked bacon! Grab dried fruit too!!

[@pegianddon]

Thanks for the tips!

[@alfredbiscuits5775]

I'm a new prepper just like you, Pegi & Don. I'm prepping as hard and fast as I can. I suggest that the people who haven't started need to start now. Things aren't going to be any fun this fall and winter. My mom is slightly on board with me and my friends think I'm wearing a tinfoil hat. -_-

[@tikacalifornia7876]

Hello. I love your work. One thing that has been an absolute boone to me and my family is the use of foaming soap dispensers. Please indulge me. At the beginning of this mess, I needed hand soap but the only thing available at the local big-box store was a foaming hand soap, so I got what they had. It has been a life changer! I noticed that the soap in the foaming bottle was much thinner than the soap in regular pump bottles and when I used all that up, I refilled it with one-half oz of regular hand soap to 7 oz of water. It worked perfectly! Simple math is that it expands the efficiency of my hand soap 14:1. I have not found another foaming bottle in the stores, but on line, I was able to get foaming bottles from Amazon for Method brand and from Bath and Body Works for a complete line of foaming hand soaps, but those were a bit pricey. I am reusing these foaming bottles over my entire house. I have this ratio of one half oz soap to 7 oz water for dish soap on my counter. How many times do we grab the dish detergent bottle for just a "drop" to clean a single dish or utensil? Using the foam expands that 14:1 and it works perfectly. I use this ratio for body wash in the shower, and that is satisfactory, but I have got more work and experimenting to do with shampoo. So far, this is not successful. Any time you can increase the efficiency of any of your products by fourteen times, it's well worth considering. Again, good work. Thank you for sharing.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

I do the same. I have bought the foaming hand soaps from Bath and Body Works and reused the bottles for a long time. If you find them on sale, you only pay half of what they normally charge. Just keep checking, as they always have sales.

[@carmenmendez6836]

To secure those two metal shelves and make them sturdy use plastic ties on each inside shelve to tide and secure them together! Gives them more strength! Everything is looking awesome! Great prepping! 💜😊👍

[@pegianddon]

That's a great idea!

[@carmenmendez6836]

@@pegianddon I really love ur videos and how ur pantry is growing and how open and welcoming u are with suggestions and tips, u both really want to do and make a great pantry! Love ur attitude, ur easy going desire of doing ur best! I have started my survival pantry three months ago and watch as many videos to learn and do better with mine although I live in a one bedroom apt. and space is tight, I listen and watch as many different people and videos as I can to learn from those that been at it longer, everyone has new ideas and suggestions and I always find something new to implement! Let's keep helping each other, loving each other and encouraging each other, together we're stronger, wiser and more capable! God bless us all! 💜👍🙏

[@rondap.328]

You can you tube how to use sterno, how to use candles, etc on how to warm food if you have no other way....love the calmness you have in the message you give...

[@donfrost9457]

Propane stoves are a great addition to your preps, also. They add the kind of flexibility we appreciate as preppers. Grab 4-6 one-pound cylinders and you are ready for a short-term bug-out. Get an adapter and you can run your stove off the 20 pound cylinders, like you use for a backyard grill. And don't forget about your backyard grill!! They are great in a lower outage. Charcoal, brickettes or hardwood, last a long time if kept dry and so does propane, just stock an extra cylinder or two. I'm new to your channel, so I might not have seen you mention yet, but you should also stock salt. Plain kosher salt works best, in my opinion, and is easy to store in any air-tight container. It has no expiration date and along with sugar, will make great quality-of-life barter items. God Bless you and your family

[@h20fowler2012]

Buy your toilet paper from amazon. I recommend the boardwalk brand. You can get 96 rolls at a time. Put those rolls in a plastic storage container, so rodents don’t get into it, or keeping it dry. Also, get a sharpie and put expiration dates on the canned food labels. That way you can rotate your cans accordingly. Good luck.

[@angelag.johnson1985]

Tfs this info.

[@donnakettler4841]

Pegi & Don thank you again for more tips, I would like to give you a few hints that we have done. We bought a small food saver and some bags and we sealed up our flour, rice, beans and sugar in smaller bags and then we put those into the big five gallon buckets to keep critters out of it and if it does come down to having to use some of these items for bartering then you have them in smaller packages and you're not having to give away your whole bag. We've also used our canning jars to store our macaroni, rice and beans and snack foods that we didn't want critters getting into. As far as more meat we bought things that we could just open with a can opener and eat like dinty moore stew, chili, corned beef and hash, ravioli, and even some canned meat from Walmart called Keystone canned chicken, beef and pork. Hope this gives you some more ideas. Be safe and stay healthy!

[@MySonsMother]

I buy my shelving at Costco. They are 6 tier chrome shelves that hold more weight than any others I’ve seen. Cost $89 each.

[@goodmeasure777]

@My Son's Mother, Dang it, I was just at Costco today and forgot to check those out. Thanks for the reminder.

[@michaelshoffner6584]

we just did the same thing last week and it is a quality product

[@lgibson285]

Pegi&Don be sure to allow the stuff your froze to come back up to room temp before you transfer to sealed storage to allow it to dry completely as it will have some moisture from freezing. I've been prepping since 1999 and I'm happy to see you are storing things you know you will eat that is very important. I would suggest that you stock up on the cooking spices you use such as garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder extra. That is one thing folks don't think about. Also cover your water with a dark cloth to keep light out since the bottles are clear. Keep your eyes out for dark color water containers. Keep up the good work guys.

[@loissmalls-fletcher7401]

Your pantry looks really good. Like you, I’ve been quoting Dr. Fauci that we need to be ready to hunker down this fall and winter.

[@pegianddon]

Yes we do

[@ladycee1028]

Thank you Sir for your words of wisdom. I wish my husband and grown would try helping me with preparing our home. For whatever may come in these coming months, we are Upstate New York and shows pretty good. But with this virus and then the flu season coming, I know it's going to be even more scary for me. I like you and your wife pantry setup. I have a storage closet in my basement/man cave that stays cool year round and I'm trying to get them to help prep the way need it to be for our emergency/winter stock up. I go out and I do a s much as I can with whatever they give because I don't work but they do. So all my money goes in the house. I'm even helping an elderly friend and her daughter to stock up, even though her does their regular grocery but to stubborn to stock up. Anyway, I admire the way you are helping your wife prepare y'all home. It's a struggle for me but I'm getting there. Thanks for the videos. Stay safe and stay healthy.

[@pamt8430]

Make you some Elderberry syrup for flu season. It is an amazing immune booster. It's cheaper to make your own. Dried Elderberries from amazon or where ever, honey, ginger, clove and cinnamon. There a lot of how to videos. I use the spices in my cabinet. You don't have to use raw honey either, it's better but do what you can. Stay safe and do what you can.

[@dixiegirl999]

Another suggestion. I am blessed to have a big freezer myself but, mine is about 25 yrs old. Since I use a lot of veggies in my cooking & just in case our freezer goes out, I've started dehydrating veggies like onions, bell peppers, mixed veggies, potatoes, etc. I know too that you can dehydrate meat but, I've never done that yet. Of course I just started dehydrating myself but, it's so easy besides having to blanche somethings & it saves so much room. I too bought the same metal shelves you have for can goods at Walmart.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Meat doesn't last very long when it's dehydrated. It's because of the fat content. When canning supplies return to the market, canning meats is the best way to preserve them for the long haul. I've canned ground hamburger, hamburger patties, beef stew meat, Boston butt pork chunks, venison stew meat, chicken leg quarters and even leftover fried Thanksgiving turkey. Won't be long before turkeys will be on sale again. Plus, I make lots of broths from these meats when I use the hot pack method. Keep your dehydrator going with frozen vegetables, bought on sale prices. All the prep work has been done. Like you, I've dehyreated onions, mixed veg, celery, and #10 cans of canned vegetables, too. Cook rice and dehydrate that. Cook dried beans and dehydrate them. All these are already cooked (if canned) thus those big cans can become single serving mix/match meals by re-hydrating with boiling water. Dehydrate fruits. etc & etc. I bought that style of shelf from Walmart, too! :-)

[@faithrada]

Nice shelves... well worth the upgrade. You guys are awesome.. love watching your progress. Keep passing along these great tips. BEing prepared gives such peace of mind. PS... I cannot look at Vienna franks and NOT think of you. LOL .. and Yes, I listen to Dr. Fauchi.. he is one smart, and caring fellow.

[@Shepz963]

I’m loving your set up! My recommendations of what to work on next: more water! 1 gallon per person per day! Look into aquatainer water storage or the big blue barrels if you have a place to store them. Secondly, expanding your first aid supplies beyond the little kits. Make sure you have a stock of the meds you use (prescription and otherwise) as well as additional first aid supplies. I also highly recommend taking a cpr and stop the bleed class! Ok now that I’m thinking... do you have car kits?

[@LynnSJ]

Good start. 3 meals a day plus snacks, need a lot more than what's been shown. :-) Most cans are filled with water ..seems like more content. Recommend B&M canned bread, Parmalat milk, canned berries (Oregon fruit), canned salmon. Date each can w description and eventually add in stackable can storage. Mild cheese at Costco went from $4.00 to almost $7.00 and many other products increased by several dollars. Limits are back and hearing of sell outs or shortages in many states already. Lots of caustic smoke here in Cali..doing our best not to have a reason to go out..

[@pegianddon]

Wow! You sound like a pro! Thanks for the information.

[@LynnSJ]

@@pegianddon not really..lol lost jobs over the years changes how you look at your household.

[@danaecarriere8212]

Hey Guys! Y’all are doing great. Major Props to ya. A couple tips from past mistakes, gosh do mistakes make wonderful lessons. I’d done 2 major preps back in 2017 & 18- in addition to the bits that I’d been gathering. I thought I’d done a pretty good job. Sure- lots of gear & extras I still needed/need. (Coveting a Big Birky, HAM radio, solar generator & power devices & a few of those nifty survival many in one items.) As well as a deep freeze. (Sigh *) 😊 In December of 2019 rodents got into my garage preps & are right thru food grade buckets. So even though I’d transferred our flours, pastas, sugars, etc. into those buckets; they gnawed right into em. (Even into non-food items, like lotions & sunblock!) I’d been caring for my Dad, along with myself & kids. My Dad passed in January 2020, right before the Rona hit- so you can imagine how upset I was to have been caught unprepared after all of that work! I still don’t have a perfect answer to that problem- except I now have abandoned the garage for food, in favor of an indoor linen closet & our regular pantry. Just wanted to warn others of that possibility- may want to put a few of those Tom Cat safe rodent poison boxes around your supplies. * God bless us all & help us withstand whatever comes our way. Let us keep our wits & humanity.

[@lindamcneil711]

You have done a nice job building a pantry. If you don’t want a pickle smell, use mylar bags in your pickle containers and seal it,. You are right on having meat. Having a full array of amino acids is essential. We also have lentils. They are essential nutrients. We also do salami and cheese whisps. This is a great snack. Also consider some nuts, olives (for healthy fats) and some shelf stable coconut milk or something like that.. we eat a lot of vegetables... we do freeze dried veggies for our shelf stable for a backup. We also have seeds to grow lettuce, sprouts and things in the house.

[@cloriacroom2909]

Freeze you some candy bars...snack cakes..yum yum😍

[@cathyeller5722]

I tried that, then ate them all. I've gained 20 pounds. I know I'm bad

[@renea8724]

@@cathyeller5722 you ain't the only one lol. Luckily I only gained about 5 lbs.

[@nicolegonzalezmarrero629]

A tip for water. Sterilize it yourself and put it into 5 gallon jugs available at Walmart with a purchased separately hand pump. I use my pressure canner. Pressure cook it for 20-30 minutes. Free water STERILIZED and stored. Hope it helps.

[@pegianddon]

Great tip!

[@patsinnerdickey8440]

What kind of hand pump?

[@nicolegonzalezmarrero629]

@@patsinnerdickey8440 it screws onto the top of the jug. They are sold separately but together on the shelf. It has a large button on top. Just push down a few times and pump however much or little water you want. I use it daily. Walmart sells it back where the paint and tools are.

[@patsinnerdickey8440]

@@nicolegonzalezmarrero629 thank you so much Nicole. I had no idea

[@patsinnerdickey8440]

@@nicolegonzalezmarrero629 do you know if you can use an instant pot instead of a pressure cooker

[@netties.7090]

I love seeing my fellow South Carolinians! Low country in the house. I’ve been prepping for years. Good job. I’m still working on a few things though.

[@andrastetriformis6241]

Hubby just bought a new shelf to conquer our water storage. Even after a decade of preparedness we're still upgrading shelves too. TFS!

[@evelynymca6249]

When Noah was getting the animals for the ark he was also getting food for the animals and his family as well. Be prepared!

[@juanij4486]

GREAT tips!. We really should be prepared for ANY type of emergency. Having a BBQ grill, charcoal and supplies so just in case the gas or electric goes out you can cook the things in your freezer to feed your family, friends and neighbors etc. before they spoil.

[@elmerleetaylor1504]

I love your Stockpile you and your wife are doing a great job TFS.

[@Luvstravelandgroceries]

Speaking of soup, have you tried the bear Creek soups? They’re available on Amazon and taste good. We have cream of potato, wild rice, and the chicken noodle. They’re all dried. Mixed the the cream of wild rice with one of the canned chicken breast. It was delicious and so, so filling. One package makes a 1/2 gallon. We used half a package and with the Costco canned chicken breast, it was great for two people. Could probably satisfy 3 small people (we’re not small, lol). Kool aid! I know that’s right! Y’all are doing a great job!

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Those Bear Creek soups are great to have on hand. The minestrone soup is good also, and the chili. You can add to them, or eat them on their own. We always have them around.

[@Luvstravelandgroceries]

Jay P Good to know those two are good as well. I’m going to try the minestrone. We have so much chili around here I’m probably going to turn into a chili bean.

[@Lilleybugglane]

Hi Don... New Subscriber... THANK YOU for your SERVICE... my husband retired with 25 years in... SO WONDERFUL that you (as the Mr.) got on the prepping train... it is SO IMPORTANT for many reasons... our biggest reason is WE don't want to be a "burden" on the "system" if things go sideways... we can take care of ourselves and that frees up space/time for others who cannot take care of themselves... A tip to build the TP stock... every time you go to the store... pick up a pack of TP... it also works for other items you may want to stock up on... I enjoyed the video very much! :o)

[@rowindon]

My family and I are also just getting into prepping for our households. I just added the tall glass candles from the dollar tree to my preps. I got the dish washing pans from the dollar tree as well, just to house those small packs of toiletries and corral them on my selves. Storage can be expensive, so look at the item, think about other things it can be used for beyond the label. I discovered pulled BBQ pork in the cans and I love it- I score those from family dollar. Also think about seasoning packs- taco, chili, meatloaf, ... even slow cooker spice bags. That is where I was woefully lacking when the big “C” first hit. We all like food that taste good as well! I love the channel! Keep sharing. 🥰

[@Eyes2C.]

I stored water in my garage on the concrete floor, boy did I regret that! Huge mess, ate the concrete (in my new house garage floor!) Im still trying to figure out how to dispose of all that water. I don’t want to water my garden with it, in case there is chemicals. Glad you learned early on. God Bless y’all

[@jewelofwisdom8279]

what kind of water ate the concrete?

[@Eyes2C.]

Jewel of Wisdom It was bottled water. It had a chemical reaction with the plastic and the concrete

[@joannegiordano9409]

I have cases of Poland spring on my garage floor but it looks fine. I rotate them, and it’s still in the plastic. Should I be worried?

[@Eyes2C.]

Joanne Giordano If I were you, I’d put cardboard down so they don’t have contact with the cement.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

@@joannegiordano9409 They should always be put on wood. Lay down a piece of plywood under the water bottles.

[@Karafaith1315]

Just found your channel. What a blessing you are for folks who are learning to build a family pantry. Generations ago folks had to store their food to last until the next growing season. Older folks have great information on a solid pantry. Thanks for including comfort foods. While we weren’t able to visit our adult children and grandchildren during lockdown baking goodies to drop on their front porches on Friday nights were the highlight of our week. May God continue to bless you with your journey

[@cathynewsome8650]

Godbless you and Thank you and Great Job and Praise the Lord !!

[@peeves2750]

I don't normally comment on videos but I wanted to give you kudos. Not only have you started prepping, you're listening to advice and sharing the journey. You guys are definitely on the right track ❤

[@pegianddon]

I appreciate that!

[@makeitmakecentsakasylvia3147]

Being prepared for the winter is a must. Thanks for the information today I got some stuff I completely forgot about to get like the camping stove. Great video as always. Let Pegi know I said hi.

[@pegianddon]

Glad to help

[@myrany8407]

My little one burner sterno type setup really did not cut it during the week of power outage we had with hurricane laura. Seriously consider something that can use actual propane tanks. In a week you go through a LOT of those little cans of fuel. I also suggest learning to can and investing in a canner and canning supplies. You can then pick up seasonal veggies and can them for later. You can get some of that meat out of the freezer by canning things like chicken, beef stew, ham and bean soup or even ground beef. I learned to can 3 years ago and it has saved us an absolute fortune because we can buy things when they are cheap and store them long term without electricity. I am completely self taught. Many great sources for learning how on you tube. Guildbrook Farm has some great beginning canning videos.

[@kimshakim]

I love this couple!! Great job! Can you show us how to make the mackerel croquettes?

[@pegianddon]

We have actually already shot the video. I will likely be posting it Monday.

[@susanlester1]

I prep all kinds of food I don’t eat now. My family eats fresh veggies and meat but I am stocking away all sort of canned foods I don’t typically eat. When you are hungry you will make do and thank the good Lord you have it. Love your channel 😊

[@moonchild_72]

Great update! Thank you for the inspiration. Would you mind sharing a link to the dehumidifier you have?

[@ColleenH38]

This is the first video I have seen from you and I am very impressed. First, awesome that you are open to suggestions from viewers. Your stronger metal shelving is certainly a wise upgrade. I wish we had a basement like yours! I am in Louisiana and basements are non-existent. Have you considered a portable or standby generator? If at all possible, that is a great investment. We used a portable for a long time. Three years ago we had a 17kw standby installed that is a game changer! After Hurricane Laura, our area did not have power for 8 1/2 days. We still had AC, could do laundry, run dishwasher, etc. just like normal. No loss of our frozen or refrigerated food. Food suggestions.....oatmeal, maple syrup, honey, baking goods such as cocoa powder, baking powder, etc. Canned fruits and pie fillings, cake mixes, canned evaporated and condensed milk, dry and canned beans, canned tomato products, pasta sauces. Any OTC medicines, all toiletries, paper plates, etc. You have a great start to prepping and great attitude. Enjoyed your video and will subscribe. Thanks!

[@pegianddon]

Thank you so much 💓! You have given us a lot of suggestions and we welcome 🙏 all of it. I am sure that during the 8 1/2 day power outage, you were the envy of the neighborhood. Well done 👏!

[@DaughterofYah83]

Ready ready... not just ready 😂 looking great 💯💯

[@jopiaspieder1184]

A tip I have for you which is something I do is keep ant and roach bait traps under all of my selves. I also keep sticky traps underneath my selves too. The last thing you want is for rodents to invade your stash of goods. Also once a month spray the corners of the rooms with bug spray the smell alone will deter them from coming in there.

[@e.astleford3492]

I would add, vacuum sealer, dehydrator and pressure caner.

[@goodmeasure777]

@E.Astleford, I've got a FoodSaver, just picked up a 16 qt Presto canner. What kind of dehydrator do you recommend?

[@claudettepotter5772]

Y dehydrate everything including, ground beef, ham, chicken and fish. Love it!

[@cm-xq5zj]

@@goodmeasure777 i have the Presto dehydrator. It is wonderful! And not too expensive.

[@sunnytrailrunner5349]

I just discovered your channel & LOVED it so I subscribed & requested notification of all your videos. YOU, young man, spoke to the camera as though you BELONG THERE (because you DO)!! I especially appreciated your humble demeanor which I found endearing, as well as refreshing. Thank you for thinking of others by sharing & helping them get prepared. Although I'm not new to prepping, I learned long ago that there is no one person that knows everything, so I'm a big believer in sharing information, knowledge, & teaching skills that others will benefit from. Like the timeless Prepper Mantra emphatically states: "Knowledge weighs nothing" so please keep growing & learning new skills, everyone! The life you save could be that of a much-loved family member, a dear friend, or even your own.

[@pegianddon]

Thank you very much for the support and my new favorite saying, "Knowledge weighs nothing". I love it!

[@orchidqueen9007]

Looks great

[@highlyfavoredMG]

Beautiful! Make sure the lids have gasket in them to ensure they are completely secured.

[@kiki4795]

Spam varieties are really not too bad, particularly Spam Turkey and Spam Bacon sliced thin and fried. Fantastic work 😁

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Yes, we don't like spam as it is, but when you fry it, it is really good. Walmart have a luncheon meat that is a bit cheaper and is like Spam, also, even the Dollar Tree has one for $1. When things happen, you will need a variety of canned meats. Also learning to can is helpful in putting back meat.

[@debralang9467]

We love Spam when we heat it with crushed pineapple on top and a little brown sugar. Yum! (and the only way we'll eat it.) :)

[@glendasnyder1725]

@@debralang9467 yes...just 'doctor' up the Spam with other things to make it edible...thin sliced and frying is good too

[@kan-zee]

USA is soo blessed to be able to purchase a lot of bulk food at different outlets..for an inexpensive price tag... . In Canada we pay 2x and sometimes 3x more for the same quantity of food in a case... example: COSTCO Prices = 6 cans of tuna cost us $20 .....3kg of honey $22...... . 2:20 Our 5 Gallon buckets are 12$ each with a snap lid that cracks after use. . 4:00 ..At our Canadian Walmart is 4 liters/ 1gallon of water is $2 . 6:03 ... 3 whole chickens are $30 cad

[@debrabendickson8088]

Dollar tree has heat wick things to cook with there in the same isle as the matches my sister told me about them so I got only 4 so far

[@Shermaxphil]

I love your videos, you are so ready and willing to take advice and opinions of other preppers and then showing us newbie preppers such as me how to improve especially on storage. So thank you Pei and Don for your faithfulness.

[@marybethham4967]

Winter coming on, beware of mice moving in..

[@faithrada]

@Be Free Or Die let's hope it doesn't get that bad. 😫

[@bettymann8077]

We live in the country and have mice invite themselves in every fall. Traps and sticky boards in the house. 4 little darlings have bit the dust so far!!

[@brmicmatthews8398]

Also, when storing seasonings/spices, I buy small Mylar bags and iron my seasoning/spices in those. Mylar is among the best storage medium for foods. I use 5 gallon Mylar bags that I usually dump 25-30 pounds of rice, beans, etc in them, iron them shut (after adding oxygen absorbers), and keep them in five gallon buckets with lids. That way the food is double protected. Any dried good, including spice/seasoning, I recommend vacuum sealing at a minimum, but highly recommend Mylar storage. Harder to find Mylar bags of all sizes now after the whole pandemic started though.

[@loris2168]

Those shelves where a pain in the ass to assemble. Hubby was cursing the whole time and I was praying lol. Try the bacon spam. Buy 1can and slice thin and fry it.

[@pegianddon]

As soon as I said that we don't eat spam, I thought; "I haven't tried it in 10 years. Maybe I should give it another shot."

[@rondap.328]

We like the turkey spam...not as strong a flavor as regular..

[@smartgirlnyc]

@@pegianddon Not a Spam eater either but I know that when things get tight I will wish I had some, therefore I picked up a few of the single serve packets....fried 1 up with some eggs and toast it was almost like ham, much better than I expected.

[@carolbuffington4138]

@@pegianddon The Spam Lite is really much better than the regular Spam.

[@patriotordinance9695]

Great job keeping everything neat an organized 👌 this is very important in a emergency when there is high stress level .. again great job 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪👍

[@loris2168]

Grab a pallet to stack your water on.

[@belindadaniel-oginga929]

Where do you get pallets?

[@loris2168]

@@belindadaniel-oginga929 Alot of places have free pallets uhm Home Hardware, Home Depot ect just ask if they have any their getting rid off.

[@sjmullen9011]

You are doing a phenomenal job with your food pantry. I'm so glad someone spoke up about the plastic shelves. I was going to get some but will now get the heavy duty type. I've been working on our pantry since the beginning of the outbreak. Isn't it comforting to see all the progress you have made? I think it's wonderful what you are doing! Keep up the good work and thank you for supporting your wife. It makes things so much easier when the entire family takes this on together. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️