[J Edgar]

Thanks for the information and insights. I think I need to take a closer inventory my self, keeping in mind what you have shared.
As an aside comment, I think trying to provide beyond a year is pretty much futile. Political circumstance will override most plans, except for the plan that includes being united in Christ to the very end, if it be His Will.

[hennie pennie]

Also remember, that IF emergency conditions last a LONG time, that you can PLANT some of your dried beans & legumes in the garden.

YES.

And WHITE RICE never goes bad, so there's no reason not to have a sizable stash of it.