A New One-Year’s Supply List Developed by BYU

April 27, 2022

One of the biggest problems many new preppers encounter is trying to visualize what a one-year’s supply of food for one-person looks like.  Over the years there are been many different versions published and handed out as the last word.  Well here is another one.  While doing some research I found this on the (BYU) Brigham Young University website.

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BYU One Year Supply List

As many of you know for years BYU has led the field in studying long term food storage.  This is a list that they have recently added to their website. 

It is a one-year’s supply of food for one person, providing between 2000-2400 calories a day.  This is adequate for most people, if you are doing hard labor you may want to consider adding some additional calories.

Long-Term Food Storage Items – at least 30 year shelf-life

Short-Term Food Items

Nonfood Items

  • Can Opener

  • Grain Grinder

  • Recipes – that use only stored ingredients

Now over the years, I have provided you with information on where the LDS Home Storage Centers are located and how you can purchase prepackaged, inexpensive long-lasting food from them.

The other items that are included on the one-year’s supply list are readily available products that you can find at your local markets.  Now some of these products like the oils and fats need to be rotated on a regular basis.

To get a head start on a one-year supply, consider getting a 3 month can bundle to keep in storage for emergencies.

If you have been prepping for a while, this is a good basic list to judge your storage against and if you are a beginner a good guide.  Now personally I would consider this list as a minimum one-year supply.  I would then add to it canned and freeze-dried meats and vegetables, as well as some comfort foods.

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