Pantry Preparedness & Food Security During Uncertain Times | My Working Pantry

[@simeonsponsler9815]

Excellent video! I started my pantry with 5 cans a week. I found this to be very doable and not overwhelming. I also started canning again, because it became important to me to know what was in my food. Trying to live more the way my grandmother did. She lived through the depression and both world wars. She was a very wise woman and there is learning in how our grandparents survived those times. I believe we have lost some of this, so I am thankful you are sharing. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@jscasecase471]

@@simeonsponsler9815 yes totally agree

[@sweetpeasouthernhome]

I have another tip that works for me. I put bay leaves in all of my dried goods because bugs don’t like the smell. I’ve never had any problems with ants or any other bug. They don’t change the taste of anything either. Love your channel ❤️

[@Tinkerbell31326]

that is a great tip. I do that too. but I still freeze my floour

[@PatMcGuriman]

Off to get a bigger jar of Bay Leaves. Thank you

[@PatMcGuriman]

@@Tinkerbell31326 I do also.

[@maehsweet]

I do this as well!

[@b3thamphetamine]

I don't really have anything to add, just wanna boost the engagement because I appreciate how you lead from a place of love, not fear, when sharing your thoughts on keeping yourself and your family safe during an emergency and how we can do the same for ours. I hope you have a nice weekend Kelsey. 🖤

[@princessdumbarton9877]

Tomato paste, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes; rice, pasta, dried beans, canned beans. Canned veg, canned fruit, dried veg, instant potatoes. Oats, peanut butter. Baking supplies: Flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, flax or chia seeds to make eggs. Oil. Basic spices and salt and pepper. Onion and garlic powder. Dry vegetable broth. Mac and cheese, canned fish or meat if you eat those. Dry milk or plant milk. These are the basics in my opinion. If you can stand beans get some because they are the cheapest thing and they are full of protein and nutrition. Even if you don't love them but could eat them in an emergency, get some. In an emergency you will like them and they're cheap and store well. I would stay away from things that need to be frozen or refrigerated since you may not have electricity. And have some manual can openers and lots of water. Also pet food and cat litter. Toilet paper. Be sure to check the "best by" dates and donate food if you are not going to use it up by then. Be sure to rotate your food and eat the oldest first.

[@feliciaparker3410]

So simply said!! Thanks!😊

[@morganmckibbon4241]

Re pet food, I keep a few boxes of The Honest Kitchen’s freeze dries food on hand. One box equals 40 pounds of food. Just have to mix with water so be sure to have that on hand. But I like knowing that it will last for many years in the pantry.

[@chantillyrose]

I've always kept a good pantry due to living in the countryside for the first 36 years of our married life. We didn't have regular buses and every year we would get snowed in for a minimum or 2 - 3 days a time during winter. I've always cooked from scratch when first married as it saved us money. When we moved into town to live closer to our granddaughter and family, as I took care of her from 5 months old (now 13), I allowed my pantry to reduce with being close to shops. Big mistake. Covid hit and I ran out of milk and flour, this will not happen again. I started canning, dehydrating and even milling my own flour. Not exactly popular in the UK as it is in US but I think more people are waking up to what will be needed in the future. We started renting an allotment in early 2019 and this has really helped with the canning of home grown veggies. Now I love having my pantry back, which due to downsizing our home with the move, has taken over two rooms in the house and is my in home shop. Great video and wonderful advice.

[@kathyterrell8024]

This is great. Thanks for sharing. I heard from a fellow prepper, "when we thrive, we survive."

[@lindacampbell316]

I found this to be an excellent video. Very thorough too! You gave a lot of good suggestions and tips. I appreciate that you are not doing this from a place of fear. I liked that you explained starting a pantry so that it did not sound overwhelming - one step at a time. Thank you and blessings. Linda, Quebec city, Canada

[@isabellavella4521]

Thank You Kelsey for your knowledge and following God's call to prepare for whatever lies ahead. This is a time were the Lord is sending out his army so that He may be glorified, and his children may be awakened from sleep. God speed, my friend

[@haleyvitko6843]

This was great! Informative and I love that you stress the importance of stocking what you will be using regularly. You have a calm, peaceful demeanor and you're honest. Thank you!

[@kellydoeden6466]

We use evaporated milk when making gravy, mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese. Makes those things very creamy.

[@princessdumbarton9877]

You can also it is as coffee creamer.

[@JamieLC82]

Never thought about that. I’ll have to try it.

[@donnanorman340]

Hi, I'm 75 been doing this all my adult life. At this point in my life I 've been using up most of my stock, to turn my pantry into a very small one. Have a glorious weekend. 👋🇨🇦

[@woodchuckmichelle8053]

Another wonderful video. I listened and watched while tidying my own pantry. We, too, are fortunate enough to live near Mennonite and Amish populations, giving us access to many bulk food stores and scratch and dent salvage stores. It is a great way to shop when you have that availability.

[@babsgilbert518]

Kelsey, you have done a great job with this video. Your breakdown of what you store and why you store it is very nonsense and simple. I appreciate the addition of why the prefab meals are not the healthiest for us, but better than having nothing. Please don't apologize for changing up your regular video routine. This is a valuable video for many. Thank you 😊

[@onelittlemiracle241]

Thank you for encouraging others and sharing your ideas to start, and plan, pantry stores. We just experienced catastrophic flooding in a mountainous area, and our communities were able to provide for many families. Not to sound negative, but you’re on your own in these situations, and locals come together to help each other. So very thankful for the wisdom and God’s provision.

[@caitriley1255]

My husband went ham on canned chili with beans and spam and sardines during Covid... You know what we don't use a whole lot?! HA.. I've gotten better at managing our pantry thanks to resources like you, Three Rivers and Little Mountain Ranch!

[@homemakersbudget]

Adding zinc to beans when canning them, keeps the color vibrant and not dull. And its more appitizing! And it doesnt affect the taste!

[@kathleenritter4532]

You are doing great. Very good info everyone needs to know or be reminded of. The way you say things is very encouraging and does not come across as freaking out. Timing is perfect. Praying and being very mindful (great word!!) is what keeps me grounded and focused. As a mom who used to do 1 a month shopping for 6 of us (many people thought I was nuts), having a stocked pantry definitely brings the stress level down a notch. Never know when illness or crazy weather will hit.

[@antoinettemarie-stautertri4010]

I'm so glad my family loves rice and beans because that's the easiest thing for me to stock up on! I have extremely limited space, and we are a week out (if baby waits that long, lol) from being a family of 5 in a very small 2 bedroom apartment. This new baby was a surprise, and we are excited to meet her, but it's definitely made making space for any size pantry really hard.

[@andreaorozco9048]

Kelsey, I look forward to your videos! I am so grateful for the knowledge you spread. God bless you. Andrea

[@kellyduffy5062]

When I first started stocking up in 2020 I was living in an apartment and just did what I could in that space. I made mistakes ie I bought bulk of things we don’t eat a lot of 😂. I did the storing heaps of beans too 🤦‍♀️ but now I am better at storing what we eat and we have a great well stocked healthy pantry. It makes me so happy to have an amazing array of beautiful whole foods that we eat. I learned to can and I even bought a Freezedryer last year. I live in Australia and it’s been great to adapt what I learn from amazing YouTibers like yourself to our climate and lifestyle here.

[@laurielangton9333]

This was a great video, Kelsey. So full of info. If i can add one thing that is basically free to stock up. When i cook, I save all the veggie peels and scraps and throw them in a ziplock in the freezer. I also do the same with chicken or beef bones. Kept in separate ziplock bags in the freezer. When i have full bags, I throw the bones and veggies in a pot and make stock. I do roast off the beef bones first but not the chicken. So, with scraps and water, you can make super healthy bone broth. For FREE. Simmered for 48 hours, strain and either freeze it or pressure can. I feel like you can not have too much broth put up.

[@hannahceleste5960]

Hey there! I’m new to your channel. Stumbled on your video as I was preparing some freezer meals. This is totally something that I feel the Lord is leading me to do for my small family. I feel there is such wisdom, security, and generosity that comes from this way of life. Thank you for your video! Following so I stay up to date on more of your content! ❤

[@mountainsandmayhem739]

My hope is to have my working pantry built soon. My next big purchase is a pressure canner. We actually do use a lot of rice and beans. I plan on buying dried beans in bulk and canning some. I’ve been building my pantry for a couple years. I love azure standard.

[@snugarbear4257]

This is a great video and truly informative. Preparedness is a way of life I feel everyone should consider especially with the weather patterns, grocery prices rising, etc. I do not have a pantry area that is large enough to stock up on emergency goods, but I took a large closet in my office (it was a bedroom) and made a makeshift pantry that holds long term storage foods in bulk like Augason Farms as well as things I know I might need in an emergency - batteries, candles, flashlights, first aid kit, etc. My extended family made fun of this but I don't care because I like the feeling of being prepared and knowing should something happen I will have what my family needs and we can sustain ourselves. The best way to do this I feel is start smart buying things you know you can store gradually instead of trying to buy all at once. If you buy one thing a pay period to put up in your pantry or find a good sale to stock up on something, it doesn't seem to overwhelming than if you are trying to stock up all at once.

[@melissakalloway1916]

Great idea!

[@laurielangton9333]

Those family members won't be laughing when times get crazy and you have supplies they dont. I prep like crazy to make sure I have what my adult daughter and grandkids will need in tough times. They'll appreciate you then for sure.

[@frugalfamilyfarmhouse1812]

Northwest PA in Amish country here! This looks exactly like my pantry and I’m glad I’m not alone in stocking and rotating shelf

[@gerrimurphy4654]

I too have extra pantries. Great job ! Well planned.

[@missiewiles]

I feel this is very important information. I am just starting to can. I usually can meals in a jar, because I am the cook. I have recently had a medical issue with my back. So, asking my husband to warm up a jar works. I have always had food in my kitchen to feed my family for a least a month. When learning about canning I saw the need for having a long-term pantry and I am not working on it. Thanks for the ideas.

[@Mel-vu9ss]

I felt led in 2008 to begin having a working pantry to feed my family. I’ve been functioning this way ever since. When 2020 hit we had no needs and were able to just function as normal. We are now retired and so thankful I’ve had this mindset. We add as much as we can from our garden the rest is added in like you’ve said with sales or bulk purchases. It has helped so much with the rising inflation we now see. I think your series is a wise thing to be doing and I pray people will watch and listen rather than skip and wait until regular content. There’s nothing regular about our world right now. The final quote is ❤.

[@bsteadfast]

This is an awesome video to learn from for people to get prepared. We live in very uncertain times, and having food to fall back on is a great asset to have. Also I'd mention first aid supplies for anyone getting prepared for whatever might come your way. There will come a time where you'll have to be your own doctor. Also, lastly, but very important is to have passports for all the members of your family. I know you're a praying person, which is amazing, so pray for guidance on that. But for everyone, I cant stress enough the importance of being able to cross borders if necessary, and to have the correct documentation is vital, your life could depend on it. We are going into very tumultuous times, and I hope everyone will be as prepared as possible. I know its hard to think about storms, war, etc which will make us leave our homes, but some will have to. Preparation for all scenarios is key.🙏💖🙏

[@fayelinnartz3268]

I’m new to your channel. Have really enjoyed it!

[@kathytremblay4351]

Thank you for all the great information on how to have a working pantry

[@Fl-Mamabear]

Thanks. I think that any exposure to being prepared is a great idea. So many people freak out over the word prepping. It's just how our ancestors lived to be able to survive. Great intro to help newbies.

[@marielagiordano8291]

Thank you for your obedience in what the Lord has call you to do in this season. I’m new in your channel and I’m loving it!

[@kelliebaranowski]

What a great and thorough video!!! I always find these so helpful-things I haven’t thought of/overlooked.

[@bethfloyd8489]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. It’s comforting and peaceful not from a place of fear. ❤️

[@PallasAthenaXIII]

Thanks for the tips Kelsey! I have those classic problems with my own stores about storing things we don’t eat regularly that I’m trying to curb. I feel like my pantry would be summed up in an express lane checkout if I stuck to the things we eat all the time because we get into horrible meal ruts, but at the same time that’s probably an easier task to just clear out the wasteful stores that we don’t need and double down on those we do. Thankfully mine’s already been tested with Covid and come out on top but it could definitely be better and more efficient.

[@1cookiefan]

Thanks for sharing, Kelsey! I love that your motivation for preparedness is to be a blessing to others and that you're using KZbin to be a mentor❤

[@pantrymoth]

I appreciate your advice and transparency. Thank you!

[@kimberlyweese8183]

Excellent info. A stocked, prepped pantry is a smart plan.

[@MelP-o9f]

This was an excellent video! You reminded me about some holes I need to fill in my pantry.❤

[@debihuntsman9314]

Thank you Kelsey! I very much appreciate your videos on preparedness. I have a working pantry that I am always working at making larger so that I can also help my adult children, should they ever need it. I agree with you, that if we are prepared, we are part of the solution, not part of the problem. Thanks again!

[@juliepoppe6294]

I also have a huge pantry and a smaller pantry upstairs. I canned a lot this spring and summer, very happy with that! I want enough for the hubby and I for six months also. I love to cook so to nice to shop in my pantry.

[@stephencameron1709]

Great video! I like the idea of the master list using a menu of the meals eaten regularly to start your pantry stocking. Agree with your wisdom. Love seeing your pantry. Val C ❤️🙏

[@MaryBornforHealth]

I found this video very helpful. I am not an organized person and I struggle with keeping things in order. I love the way you categorized the food. Thanks!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was great. You make it seem doable and not over whelming. Ty. You are a blessing.

[@JamieLC82]

This was very good. I started a working pantry in 2020. I quickly learned as you spoke about to only buy what we will eat. I was so concerned that I bought things we didn’t eat under normal circumstances. I then switched my thinking and began stocking up on what we would eat and bulk buying. I have a small pantry that’s in our kitchen, no spare room, basement or root cellar so I have had to get creative but it works. One of the biggest perks to keep a stocked pantry, freezers and such is it makes so easy to cook or bake. You aren’t having to go buy ingredients to make something. Even if you aren’t sure what to make I know I have what I need to make a number of things. It takes the stress out of meal planning and preparation.

[@Scrappenguin]

I love all your videos no matter the content. Thanks for sharing what you have been led to share. ❤

[@Red2U]

Great job Kelsey! Packed with loads of useful information for people just starting out. Great to see people following the directions of the Holy Spirit. 🙏🏻

[@JanalynVoigt]

My daughter is lactose intolerant, so I've naturally learned a bit about what she can eat. From what I understand, lactose-intolerant people can have powdered milk because the process by which it is made removes the lactose. Butter, yogurt, and cheese also contain less lactose than fresh milk. Best wishes, and thanks for sharing what you know about food preservation. I noticed two things in the video you may want to know about. Salt will draw moisture from the air, so it's best to keep it covered in an air-tight container. I buy Redmond Real Salt also, and the buckets come sealed with wax. You probably know that it's best not to stack canned food. If a seal fails in cooler weather, and then reseals in the heat, you wouldn't know. I know space is an issue, but you can usually find cheap racks to elevate jars without putting pressure on the jars below at a dollar store.

[@katherinegeorge2400]

I think this info and instruction is important! Thank you for visiting this subject, not all of us know how to rally and organize! Also, I find your videos enlightening and soothing, so thanks. 😊

[@kellys-rt3ro]

Great job! We all need to be prepared, especially in these times. I started in 2018 and have been grateful when I could not always find what I wanted at the store, but I had an extra bottle or can that I needed on my shelf or meat in my freezer. Thanks for listening to your heart and doing this.

[@tammypoling9618]

Great video, have a great day

[@lindakrieger6667]

I have a pantry full of stuff we use all the time. I coupon, look for deals and do subscribe and save on a monthly basis. I just went to Shaws and got 6 jars of organic peanut butter, nowhere ready to expire for $2.00 a jar. Always check the clearance shelf. I share with my kids who are adults now. The call my pantry “Linda Mart”! So good for you. You’re amazing and thank you for sharing you our ideas. ❤

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Been doing this for years but I always get new ideas watching others.❤

[@wendyrudder5809]

Well done Kelsey! Lots of great tips for being prepared. Thank you for all you do❤❤

[@AmyBanks-m5s]

Thank you for making these videos ❤ i agree there is a need and it is timely content.

[@CherylHamburger]

You are a Great teacher! Thank you. You come off very knowledgeable and compassionate!

[@victoriakawaja884]

Great job! I live on an island in Canada and we get 90% of our food shipped from mainland Canada and the USA. The prices have drastically increased in price in the last couple of years. I have started stocking up food in my basement when it’s on sale. In the winter we do get snow storms and ferry crossings with supplies get canceled.

[@lylacrawford1827]

Good video. I appreciate your sharing your knowledge with us. I have been working on my pantry for a few months now. I am old and live on a fixed income so I can only add to it slowly but I do shop the sales and the discount grocery stores. Bless your sweet family.

[@melissakalloway1916]

Good for you, Lyla. It's amazing how quickly just a little at a time adds up. God bless you!

[@sitsngigglesful]

I am single and still have a working pantry in my home. I can and preserve everything that I can so I'm able to bless others if needed, and I am not worried about the stores. I love having canned fruit on the shelves, but hate peeling peaches lol, so I also do stock that from the stores. This was a great video and very helpful that your shared your thought process. I have to get my long term storage organized for my squash, potatoes, onions and carrots!

[@rowanburnett5632]

Kelsey, Thank you for doing this video and the others in this preparedness series. You share your knowledge in such a lovely way and make it realistically achievable for everyone to start building some back stock. What a blessing you are being to these families.

[@ranakacir3893]

Great video! Very helpful, I got a few ideas to add to my pantry.

[@catharinabra]

You have a really impressive pantry! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@wahnitafinnegan4410]

I think this is an excellent video you did a wonderful job breaking everything down for us will watch again a make myself notes!!!

[@kathyweber2571]

Great advice on pantry’s stock ups .God Bless you and family

[@cindyflinchbaugh7155]

I really like your preparedness videos. Thank you so much for putting this all together for us. I saw your husbands video he did with you and I was so sad to see you-tube block it. I t was very valuable information and not everyone saw it I'm sure. Thanks again.

[@tdcrampton]

I very much appreciate your experience and your sharing on this subject. You did a great job breaking it down in an easy to follow and practical way.

[@deekolbe1052]

Great video. I found it very helpful. Thank you!

[@mt1885]

hey girl- thank you for the info😉 great help Kelsey😘

[@bompagrandma5893]

The Victorian barbeque sauce is a blessing for us. My husband is severely allergic to night shades, so barbeque sauces are a no. When he wants a more southern barbeque flavor, he just takes a jar of the Victorian barbeque sauce, and adds vinegar and black pepper. So good to go with smoked meat!!!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

This is super helpful! I’m gonna have to watch it again with a pen and paper. Thank you for sharing!

[@erikalouwrens3992]

Always such good advice!

[@i2sky532]

Always love an Elisabeth Elliot quote❤

[@Jennifer-qe5lk]

I absolutely LOVE your content!! May God bless you and your family as much as you bless us!!

[@kathyguise5815]

Thank you so much! I see where my gaps in my preparedness pantry are now!

[@karenkounter2562]

Very helpful and I appreciate you!

[@farmgirlzz2319]

This is a journey many of us are on. And I appreciate the way you deliver it, it is not done in a fear mongering way.

[@kimfowler6132]

Great knowledge! Not overwhelming and breaks it down for people just starting out.

[@robinsilver8934]

You’re doing awesome!!! I appreciate you sharing. I’ve been doing this for quite a while too but it’s always a great idea to get ideas from others! 💕💕🎃

[@tinatippin5705]

This was an excellent video! Lots of wisdom and can do approaches. Thank you.

[@gailbanuelos8095]

Love this video, love the information. Will be learning to can very soon. Thank you 😊

[@beekind1940]

This was a great video, well-thought-out, and helpful for anyone who is trying to figure out how to be prepared for whatever may come. We are blessed by you.

[@DavidAshby-n9k]

I think your doing great on preparing us and showing us how to do it.

[@annamccosker7878]

Great video, thank you!

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

Lots of usable information and ideas. Thanks for another great video. I am looking into starting sourdough and Amish Friendship Bread starters. I like both, but I could use some advice. I am looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your family.

[@tinajohnstone5642]

I would love to hear more about self defense! Thank you for all this information!

[@kellypetty9506]

Thank you for sharing! I love your pantry and your advice is wonderful. I live in central Florida and just had the eye of hurricane Milton go over my house a week ago (everyone here was fine). I understand how important it is to be prepared for whatever might come your way. Thank you again for your channel! Prayers for you and your family ❤.

[@myrleneschain5023]

Great video with lot’s of good common sense!!! You are a breath of fresh air. LOVE your videos, in all categories 🥰🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

[@bnbtemple5936]

Thank you, Kelsey. Very very informative!

[@mickalaloeffelbein4935]

Thanks mom!😂 I’ve slowly started doing this, I definitely have struggled with what I should put up in the pantry. This was very helpful!

[@cherylbarcoski8251]

Good video ! I'm also from PA, I thought you were more south and west from and you are if you are south central PA. I like how you mentioned that the best way is to start with meals. I've been storing food for a long time and in the beginning I bought what others said I should have then realized that I don't use those things....a waste of money but a good learning experience. Buy and store what you eat and doing it by meals is a smart and economical way to do it.

[@EternallyLoved92]

Such great information! I love the idea of slowing building up a pantry over time. I'm the type of person that feels the need to do everything all at once and it stresses me out sometimes. I need to slow down and just do what I can and know that thats enough!

[@MaryGroves-u6c]

Great video. Glad you shared commercial canned items.

[@lisanorris6518]

Thank you for these words of wisdom.

[@metamud8686]

So regarding your pantry, seeing the thumbnail screenshot: what would happen if the racks start shaking? think earthquake (maybe you don't have them (often), but what happens when they do?) or storm comes through. Will all those glass jars fall off the shelves???? Is it ready for 'anything'? 🤔 Perhaps put up something in front of the jars, so they cannot accidentally fall of (bungee cord being a simple fix?)

[@yvettelabeef-knapp8671]

Becky from acre homestead uses bungee cords across the front & back of their canning shelves. She was stacking from back of her shelves & knocked off a couple jars. Great idea

[@marciahalli9003]

Great video!!! Love from Central PA!

[@thedebbieadams]

Great job explaining all this. I to have a working pantry. But you really explained this very well. Thankyou

[@reneeandrews]

I am loving this series! So much good information, and I am learning a lot. I do love your videos, you are a balm on my difficult days. 🙂

[@deekolbe1052]

I forgot to mention for anyone who has a dollar tree near them they have shelf stable liquid milk whole milk or low fat there for a $1.25. It's Just the right size for a couple of glasses or to do some cooking with so it's perfect for those of us who don't go through milk very quickly.

[@juliepoppe6294]

I love those!

[@Mickeymouse7273]

God bless you! ❤ love your channel 🥰🙏