Anyone a LDS member?

[Backon4]

Want to go to the cannery and was told you have to be escorted by a member. A couple of friends and myself want to start our Long term storage. Anyone willing to help us?

[Guest]

Don't quote me on this but I think the basics are available online. I didn't actually try to place an order but I saw a page online that had a case of 6 cans of oats for like $22 delivered. I didn't research too hard but I didn't see anything obvious that said LDS membership was required.

[Westwindmike]

You could PM TGO member "Mike". He is a member and has said he would help.

[Makiaveli]

You could PM TGO member "Mike". He is a member and has said he would help.

So confirmed you have to be escorted?

[Westwindmike]

Yes. My wife is a member and that's what they told us the last time we were there(back in Jan.).

[Backon4]

I pm'd mike a few weeks ago and no response.

[Jamie Jackson]

As BlessTheUSA mentioned you can order online. I have many times. The prices are great, and I've never been charged any shipping.

link

I have gone to the local LDS Warehouse several times for bulk purchases.

The folks are friendly and make you feel welcome. It's easy to cultivate a positive relationship there.

I have a friend that's LDS and has offered to arrange for me to schedule the canner for a pickup. You can purchase the cans, lids, and o2 absorbers from the Warehouse.

Great Folks and we all share the common goal of Self Reliance.

Edited March 18, 2012 by prag

[Jamie Jackson]

I forgot to mention that we keep several of the Starter kits on hand to offer to friends and family if the need arises.

From the LDS website:

"The kit contains recipes, instructional pamphlets, visual aids for teaching family home storage principles, and cans of wheat, rice, beans, and oats. Food items cannot be shipped to addresses outside the United States."

For $31.00 (current price, $29.00 when I purchased them) it's still a bargain.

[Moped]

Thanks for the link Prag! That really helps. Now I need to figure out how much food for a family of 5.

[Jamie Jackson]

Thanks for the link Prag! That really helps. Now I need to figure out how much food for a family of 5.

You're quite welcome Moped.

Here's another link to the LDS Food Storage Calculator.

It's a bit basic. But if you "copy can" (purchase 2-5 of an item you need to replace and of things you eat regularly) your storage will grow pretty fast and it won't break the bank.

It's a great feeling having a growing pantry, and growing and canning/dehydrating your own food.

The best thing is when you need to "run to the store and pick up a few things" and instead you just walk down to the basement and "restock" your upstairs pantry.

Best of luck to you my friend.

[bigwakes]

This Nashville group meets at the cannery several times a year.

http://www.meetup.com/PROVIDENTLIVING/

[NRA]

I did some back in the 60's does that count?

[Guest ExTexan]

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Edited March 25, 2012 by ExTexan

[Guest ExTexan]

This Nashville group meets at the cannery several times a year.

http://www.meetup.com/PROVIDENTLIVING/

They are down to 2 spots if you have not already signed up to go this Tuesday in Hendersonville.