Should they? Could
they? Why would they?
Since I write/teach about pantry stocking, preparedness and
the importance of such, I often hear from single people that it’s just not something
they’re interested in since it’s only just them in their household. If you are single and have this mindset, I
hope the following will give you a different insight.
Being
a single person doesn't change the chance of events happening in one’s life,
natural disasters or sicknesses are just two examples. Either of these events could leave you unable
to go to the grocery store. A
well-stocked pantry would be a blessing in either of these situations.
Because you have no one else to rely on for income; this, to
me, would be reason enough to keep a well-stocked pantry. When you realize you are your own safety net,
you start to look at things differently and for ways to keep that safety net in
place. Not having to worry about what
you would eat during a season of reduction or loss of income would be one less
thing you would have to worry about.
It’s true that it’s more difficult to buy and store in
single quantities, but you can buy regular size packages, bring them home,
leave out enough for a meal and freeze or preserve the rest in future meal size
portions. For example, if you purchase a
quart of strawberries and you know you’re not going to be able to eat them all
before they ruin, when you get home from shopping take out the amount you’ll eat and
freeze the rest in smoothie size portions or meal size portions so you can use them at a later date.
If you are single and have always thought that keeping a
well-stocked pantry wasn’t necessary, I hope you’ll give some thought to what
you’ve just read. I really believe that keeping a well-stocked
pantry is something that everyone can and should do regardless of how many are
in one’s household.
What are your thoughts?
patsi
She looketh well to the ways of her household … Proverbs 31:27
My pantry is intentional, purposeful, simple, practical, frugal and what works for my family. It’s the food items and household supplies that keep my household running smoothly ready and available when they are needed. It’s my contribution to our family’s economy and my work-from-home ‘job.'
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