A one-year food supply means freedom. It means that you are less subject to the whims of the economy or personal financial emergencies. You can handle small disasters with aplomb. You aren't reliant on the government if a crisis strikes. You can't be manipulated because your family is hungry.

This edition provides to a detailed compendium of all things food storage. Geared towards preppers, it teaches you:

• Why everyone needs a food supply in their homes
• How much food you need
• How your pantry is directly related to your health
• The components of a perfect pantry
• Prepping for those with dietary restrictions
• A thrifty new way of shopping so you can afford to build your pantry
• How to store the food you purchase to extend the shelf life for as long as possible
• A week-by-week plan, complete with shopping lists and menu ideas
• How to save money by making items most people purchase ready-made at the store
• Pantry inventory and maintenance
• Where to store all of that food
• Bonus: 25 frugal and delicious recipes

*This is the most updated and revised version of Daisy Luther's The Pantry Primer*