First Presidency Letter to the Priesthood Leaders on June 24, 1988

23 years ago we received this council.

"We continue to encourage members to store sufficient food, clothing, and where possible fuel for at least one year. We have not laid down an exact formula for what should be stored. However, we suggest that members concentrate on essential foods that sustain life, such as grains, legumes, cooking oil, powdered milk, salt, sugar or honey, and water. Most families can achieve and maintain this basic level of preparedness. The decision to do more than this rests with the individual." "We encourage you to follow this counsel with the assurance that a people prepared through obedience to the commandments of Food need not fear."