Dry Goods in Soda Bottles

Photo from www.jewelpie.com

In October our Stake Relief Society held an emergency preparedness Fair.  One of the things our Ward congregation shared with the stake was this idea on how to store rice.

Here is a link to the rice storage video from our friend Mila Bautista in Baugio, Philippines.

Some helpful hints on storing dry goods in soda bottles

• Wash your bottles well and dry COMPLETELY before filling them.  This will prevent spoilage and extend the shelf life of your dry goods*
• You can store things other than rice in your bottle (grains, beans, seeds, flour, homemade soup mixes…)*
• You will want a funell to fill the bottle.*  If you don't have one, roll a clean piece of paper into a cone shape that is open at the bottom.
• if you have them available, you could add an oxygen absorber or a desiccant packet.*
• If you don't have enough money to buy a lot of food, save 1 spoonful per serving each time you prepare your dry goods and add them to your soda bottle.  It will be filled eventually and the small daily sacrifice of eating a spoonful less each meal will save the faithful when an emergency comes.
• Don't forget to rotate your storage.

Why are soda bottles so ideal?  They are…

• Free
• Designed to withstand 200 pounds of pressure
• See through so you can check for bugs without having to open the bottle.
• Water tight

*ideas from modernsurvivalonline.com