Comments on: Bulk Food on the Cheap: LDS Storehouses

By: Free Download: LDS Preparedness Manual - Stormfront

Free Download: LDS Preparedness Manual - Stormfront — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:03:47 +0000

[...] Re: Free Download: LDS Preparedness Manual many LDS food pantries have an evening when they invite the local residents in to learn canning and other skills. You can also purchase bulk surival foods at low prices at some of them: info and locator map at the link: Bulk Food on the Cheap: LDS Storehouses [...]

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:20:08 +0000

I called the Fresno, ca storehouse today and they said non-members are fine, open on Tues, and Thursday.

By: Tactical Intellgence

Tactical Intellgence — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:36:20 +0000

sure

By: Tactical Intellgence

Tactical Intellgence — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:35:09 +0000

Hi Debby,

Just wanted to clarify some things. Storehouses typically consist of two operations, a pantry and a cannery. Most storehouses are absolutely fine with any walk-ins coming to buy the bulk food from the cannery — whether members or not members. Like you said, the pantry is typically for needy members of the church but is in some cases open to the public.

By: Debby

Debby — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:09:19 +0000

The storehouse is mainly for the needy members of the church. If you are not a member of the church, you usually fare better if you go to the bishop of the ward building closest to where you live. He will determine whether he can help and how much. He will write an order for the storehouse, and you can pick it up when it is delivered to that building. Generally speaking, storehouse bishops would prefer not to deal with “walk-ins”, but most people in need will be helped at least once. The storehouses usually also have an employment specialist attached who can aid you in finding work.

By: Hurricane

Hurricane — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:24:16 +0000

Thank you for the article. Can I quote you on the teach a man to fish thing missing from our welfare system? I love the analogy.

By: Tactical Intelligence

Tactical Intelligence — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:38:18 +0000

Thanks Bill,

Great comments.

By: Tactical Intelligence

Tactical Intelligence — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:24:46 +0000

Right on Dan. That’s a very economical way of storing meats.

By: dan r

dan r — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:08:10 +0000

The best source for meat products long term storage is to buy meats on sale, then can them yourself. This way you aren’t dependent on electricity for frozen storage, plus you retain flavor much better. Once you have your pressure canner the costs really aren’t bad. If you live close to a fairly large metropolitan area as I do, you can often find jars & other supplies at yard sales of craig’s List. Only caveat-lot of work!

By: dan r

dan r — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:00:24 +0000

You are correct, the Bishop’s Storehouse is actually a separate operation from the food storage program even though they are usually in the same building. I believe non members are welcome to participate, but you will be expected to assist in canning if you need it done.