Every man and woman who has been warned should warn their neighbor.  It’s not enough to have an adequate supply of oil in your own lamp and then leave friends, family, acquaintances, and neighbors out of the loop.  Nearly every good thing is better when it is shared appropriately.

It may be as simple as bringing it to someone’s attention.  You may decide to relate an experience when being prepared with a beefed-up emergency food storage supply worked to your advantage.  It may also be as easy as pointing out how having a good stock of foodstuffs comes in handy.  If a neighbor ever finds himself or herself in a situation where a certain ingredient is needed for a recipe, and they come to borrow it from you, you happen to have it stockpiled.  They become a ready listener to an idea that may be news to them.

Birthdays, Christmas, and other celebratory occasions lend themselves well to the offering of good gifts. At times it may be more practical to give more functional gifts rather than those of pleasure whose appeal decays quickly.  An example of such a gift-giving event is a wedding.  As a couple first starts out, don’t be embarrassed to ground their blissful romance by an offering of emergency food storage supplies, a first-aid kit, a 72 hour emergency kit, or even a generator if you are feeling “gener”ous.  The couple for a time may be able to generate their own electricity with zero outside influence, but following their first argument they may need a plug-in.  Homemade gifts from the heart mean more, and bottling some peaches for the couple to be put in their newly originated food storage will help them to be motivated to continue on in that direction on their own.  It also may serve as symbolic hopes and well wishes from you that their union progress forward in the face of any adversity with a mostly “peachy” attitude.

For those whose finances are extremely tight, but whose desires for preparedness are in the right place, it is such a lift for them to receive the gift of life-giving emergency food storage supplies when Christmas rolls around.  I’m speaking of the individuals and families who would like to store food on their own accord, but find it difficult to make ends meet, and have only the bare essentials for daily requirements.  What a boost it is for them to receive as a gift food on hand in case of emergency or severe financial straits.

Office parties may often have drawings, prizes, and other giveaways.  Most times these are lighthearted and superficial, though a great gesture in maintaining morale and a strong work ethic.  As a thoughtful alternative, imagine generous rewards for accomplishment or appreciation that are distributed in the form of a 3 month, 6 month, or even 1 year supply of dehydrated or freeze-dried food entrees.  The Employee of the Year may receive the year supply.

Other emergency preparedness items can be given away—everyone to receive at least small favors, even glow sticks or inexpensive flashlights.  Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, water filters, sleeping bags… all of these items would likely be welcomed and thought of as concern from the administration/H.R./CEO/manager (or whoever was ultimately credited with the idea) for their employees.

These are only a few ideas of events and occasions that merit gift giving of life-sustaining goods.  Family reunions may be another excellent venue.  Jog your creative juices, and show your concern and enthusiasm for the well being of those you care for.  A child going away to college could no doubt benefit from a car emergency kit at the very least.

Give the gift that means “I care” by a generous offering of emergency food storage and other emergency preparedness supplies.

Related Posts:

It’s almost Christmas: What Are You Giving?
Emergency Preparedness for the Safety and Protection of Our Elders
The Safekeeping of Our Children Part of Emergency Preparedness
Beyond Food Storage: How to Maintain Cherished Conveniences Even in Survival Mode

Tags: 72 hour emergency kit, Christmas, dehydrated food, emergency, Emergency Preparedness, family, finance, first-aid kit, food, food storage, Food Storage, food stuffs, freeze dried food, gift giving, gifts, marriage, peaches, Preparedness, storing food