It's Time To Store

Enlarge Image Image Gallery The hand can sealer has heads to accommodate containers of all sizes. . . but is probably notapractical investment unless you plan to can for friends.

A hand grain grinder does much to raise
your standard of living under survival conditions, and
is quite adequate for small-scale home milling.

"HOW MUCH DO WE EAT?

The following chart, taken from page 272 of Food For Us All, the USDA's Yearbook of Agriculture for 1969, might give you some idea of an average person's daily food intake. Remember, however, that if you're living on only wheat, milk and sugar, your consumption of those items will be much greater than indicated here.

AVERAGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD EATEN IN ONE DAY BY MEN AND WOMEN 20 TO 34 YEARS OLD

A year's supply of food, clothing and household items—built up over a period of time—can help you and your family survive almost any major problem that might come your way. To do the job right, however, takes some long-range planning and the first consideration must be food. Which raises the questions of "What?" and "How much?".

A BASIC FOOD RATION

What constitutes "a year's supply of food" depends on the sexes, ages and needs of the members of your family. The following might be a very basic ration for an average woman:

Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 pounds
Milk (non-fat dried, not instant) . . . . . . . .100
Sugar (honey preferred) . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The above items alone should provide the adult female's recommended daily requirement of 2,300 calories. Since most men need more and children less, you can store the same amounts for each family member and the total will just about average out.

Besides the four essentials, the following extras might be stored:

Shortening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 pounds
Dry yeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2 pound
Multiple vitamins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365 capsules