In the current state of the world, emergency food storage isn't just a good idea, it's become a necessity. With the natural disasters, emergencies, and general uncertainties happening all around us, food storage will provide you with the peace of mind that no matter what happens, you and your family will be fed. You can't predict emergencies like hurricanes, earthquakes, global pandemics, civil unrest, or world wars, but you can be prepared for them.

Food storage takes a number of different forms, and having a mix of options is often the most reliable solution. Some options are easy to get and easy to eat, but require regular maintenance, while other food storage options can be stored away until needed.

Think of short term food storage as having a larger than normal amount of the foods you already buy. Instead of having two boxes of pasta, you have 6. Instead of only using the freezer in your refrigerator, you would also have a chest freezer. This is a great way to prepare for day-to-day emergencies. If you are stuck at home for a short period of time, you'll be prepared. The downfall with short term food storage is it needs to be consumed or rotated through much more often.

Dry goods food storage generally involves keeping large quantities of foods like rice, beans, flour, sugar and grains on hand. A hundred pounds of rice is a lot of calories, and these staples tend to have a fairly long shelf life if stored properly, and are great additions to any food storage. Some drawbacks are a shorter shelf-life, spoilage, and require extensive preparation before consuming. The lack of variety should also not be overlooked.

Long term food storage are products that are specifically designed to be easily purchased, easily stored, and easily prepared. They should also provide a wide variety of nutritious and healthy options. Valley Food Storage is a leader in this department. Our food storage products are created with clean, simple ingredients that you’ll recognize, combined into delicious, easy to prepare meals, and packaged for a 25 year shelf life. By making a purchase, you'll immediately give yourself a food buffer that’s safely stored, doesn’t need to be constantly rotated, and is simple to prepare in an emergency.

Store a variety of food with a long and short shelf life. Valley Food Storage has a large variety of long shelf life breakfasts, entrees, freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, along with freeze-dried meat and other protein sources.

This depends on your situation, but 3 months of food per person would provide you with long-lasting coverage. Once you’ve built up to 3 months of food, move the goal out to 6 or 12 months of food per person. This will leave your food storage in a good place for long term survival, natural disasters, or even everyday emergencies like a job loss or accident.

Including your immediate family is obvious, but you should also consider those in your extended family, along with any close friends or neighbors you might care for. With a 25-year shelf-life, too much food shouldn't be a concern. Don’t forget to consider special dietary requirements. Valley Food Storage offers gluten-free survival food and dairy-free emergency food options to assist.

With our advanced dehydration methods and rugged storage solutions, Valley Food Storage provides for a 25-year shelf life when properly stored. We recommend to keep your food in a cool, dry, and stable environment. For added protection, food pouches should be stored in a container, which in many cases, is provided with your purchase. The 25-year shelf life provides a significant advantage or everyday foods that need to rotated monthly.