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I hope this isn't old news. It was new to me.
The Mormons (LDS) are big preppers. They have canneries in cities all across the US to include Denver and COS. I went to the COS facility today to check it out. They sell bulk food at stupidly low prices. At least, it seemed low to me from the little research I've done.
You can buy some items pre-packaged for 30 year shelf life, or they have a larger list of items you can can on the spot. By "can", I don't mean canning fresh veggies. I mean placing bulk food in a #10 can or a bag, adding and oxygen absorber, and sealing the can. They supply the food, the can, and the facility. No appointment is necessary, just walk in and buy. Or, walk in and they show you how to do it and you use their equipment.
The facility in COS was spotlessly clean and very modern. Really nice. The people were extremely kind and helpful. There was not the slightest hint of proselytization. Of interest to the COS guys, it's 500 yards from Specialty Sports.
I asked who could buy, and they said "anyone". I asked if they wanted more customers and they said they did. I asked if it was a revenue stream for them, and the answer was that they just broke even. Looking at the prices, I believe them. I finally asked why they did it, and the answer was "we're all Americans". I about cried.
Here are links to the price list and the physical addresses. Hours of operation are screwy, so you should call first.
http://providentliving.org/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-locations?lang=eng
http://providentliving.org/bc/providentliving/content/english/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-order-form/pdf/123141_HSC_OrderFormUS_EngNov2011_pdf.pdf?lang=eng
I came home today with 31# of pinto beans, 26# of oats, 33# of hard red wheat, and 24# of white flour. Each of those came in cases of six #10 cans, sealed up with a 30 year shelf life. My total out the door was $80.
I'm not a Mormon, in fact I think they are dead wrong theologically. However, these people were gentle, kind, and sweet. If you go, consider treating them with respect. They are providing a valuable service for basically nothing, and doing it for what appears to be reasons we can all appreciate.
ChunkyMonkey
10-03-2012, 19:07
poof
Yep, it has been discussed many times in the food thread :) But it's always a great info to be reposted again and again.. just dont tell Irving.
Thanks for not making me feel like an ass for reposting. A rare courtesy.
I'm not LDS, but this area of self reliance makes a great witnesses for their beliefs. The LDS church also has an impressive stance on military service and patriotism.
I would not leave my church for the LDS, but I also would not hesitate to do business with or vote for a member of the LDS church.
YMMV
Be safe.
ronaldrwl
10-03-2012, 19:51
It's the first I've seen of. Thanks, I want to check it out.
ronaldrwl
10-03-2012, 19:54
Nuts, location in Grand Junction and Co Springs
Thanks for not making me feel like an ass for reposting. A rare curtsey.
For one appreciate the post. I should be able to check the Aurora location tomorrow.
Thanks!
Bob
ChunkyMonkey
10-03-2012, 20:23
Thanks for not making me feel like an ass for reposting. A rare courtesy.
Sorry guy, that was not the intention... dont be butthurt over nothing. I ll remove the post.
Ronald, LDS is in north Aurora too. Great facility.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=LDS+cannery+denver,+co&hl=en&sll=38.997934,-105.550567&sspn=7.297611,16.907959&t=h&hq=LDS+cannery&hnear=Denver,+Colorado&z=12
hammer03
10-03-2012, 20:33
Read up on it, put it on my to-do list, but haven't been by or checked prices. Very useful post, thanks!
Sorry guy, that was not the intention... dont be butthurt over nothing. I ll remove the post.
Ronald, LDS is in north Aurora too. Great facility.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=LDS+cannery+denver,+co&hl=en&sll=38.997934,-105.550567&sspn=7.297611,16.907959&t=h&hq=LDS+cannery&hnear=Denver,+Colorado&z=12
You misread me. I said thanks for not making me feel like an ass. I'd underline "not", but I can't figure out how. Really, I appreciate your courtesy. I'm so used to getting flamed over a repost, your response was a nice surprise.
ChunkyMonkey
10-03-2012, 20:35
You misread me. I said thanks for not making me feel like an ass. I'd underline "not", but I can't figure out how. Really, I appreciate your courtesy.
lol.. my bad all together.
ronaldrwl
10-03-2012, 20:35
Ronald, LDS is in north Aurora too. Great facility.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=LDS+cannery+denver,+co&hl=en&sll=38.997934,-105.550567&sspn=7.297611,16.907959&t=h&hq=LDS+cannery&hnear=Denver,+Colorado&z=12
Are you sure anybody can buy there? It's not listed as a outlet on their site.
I hope this isn't old news. It was new to me.
The Mormons (LDS) are big preppers. They have canneries in cities all across the US to include Denver and COS. I went to the COS facility today to check it out. They sell bulk food at stupidly low prices. At least, it seemed low to me from the little research I've done.
You can buy some items pre-packaged for 30 year shelf life, or they have a larger list of items you can can on the spot. By "can", I don't mean canning fresh veggies. I mean placing bulk food in a #10 can or a bag, adding and oxygen absorber, and sealing the can. They supply the food, the can, and the facility. No appointment is necessary, just walk in and buy. Or, walk in and they show you how to do it and you use their equipment.
The facility in COS was spotlessly clean and very modern. Really nice. The people were extremely kind and helpful. There was not the slightest hint of proselytization. Of interest to the COS guys, it's 500 yards from Specialty Sports.
I asked who could buy, and they said "anyone". I asked if they wanted more customers and they said they did. I asked if it was a revenue stream for them, and the answer was that they just broke even. Looking at the prices, I believe them. I finally asked why they did it, and the answer was "we're all Americans". I about cried.
Here are links to the price list and the physical addresses. Hours of operation are screwy, so you should call first.
http://providentliving.org/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-locations?lang=eng
http://providentliving.org/bc/providentliving/content/english/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-order-form/pdf/123141_HSC_OrderFormUS_EngNov2011_pdf.pdf?lang=eng
I came home today with 31# of pinto beans, 26# of oats, 33# of hard red wheat, and 24# of white flour. Each of those came in cases of six #10 cans, sealed up with a 30 year shelf life. My total out the door was $80.
I'm not a Mormon, in fact I think they are dead wrong theologically. However, these people were gentle, kind, and sweet. If you go, consider treating them with respect. They are providing a valuable service for basically nothing, and doing it for what appears to be reasons we can all appreciate.
Great info. Good job I have some caveats
The wheats great. a bushel of HWW is about $14 and l two bushiels will fill three five gallon pails as i remember. use dry ice per you tube
pintos use a shit load of energy to cook, lentils much better.
oats are great, you can also buy these at the feed stores by the bushell again 5 gallon pail, dry ice.
If it was me
5 used 5 gallon food grade pails from resturants $5
2 bushels of hard winter wheat $28
3 20lb bags of basmati rice from sams $45
$ 2 of dry ice
This would fill the five fives.
THe LDS is not a bad deal forshake n bake tho.
ChunkyMonkey
10-03-2012, 21:20
Are you sure anybody can buy there? It's not listed as a outlet on their site.
100% sure. The missus and I have been there.. bought bulk items in bags and use their canner for free. Call ahead if you wish.. they are staffed by volunteers. The lady who helps us even offered us to meet the Bishop and very chatty (naturally). She was very respectful of us.
HoneyBadger
10-03-2012, 22:36
Thanks for the good intel. I've been invited by a [non-LDS] co-worker to go there so sometime and I've been stalling without any particular reason. I guess I'd better head down there soon!
Great info. Good job I have some caveats
The wheats great. a bushel of HWW is about $14 and l two bushiels will fill three five gallon pails as i remember. use dry ice per you tube
pintos use a shit load of energy to cook, lentils much better.
oats are great, you can also buy these at the feed stores by the bushell again 5 gallon pail, dry ice.
If it was me
5 used 5 gallon food grade pails from resturants $5
2 bushels of hard winter wheat $28
3 20lb bags of basmati rice from sams $45
$ 2 of dry ice
This would fill the five fives.
THe LDS is not a bad deal forshake n bake tho.
careful with dry ice. its really dirty and not exactly food grade
you might try nitrogen flooding.
Dang, that's a terrific recommendation/write up. thanks! I'll have to let the wife read the OP in this thread and i'm sure we'll be going down to the Aurora store in the next week or two.
what kind of food do they have there?
Look at the price list linked in the OP.
Eggysrun
10-04-2012, 12:27
Any locations in NOCO?
Great info. Good job I have some caveats
The wheats great. a bushel of HWW is about $14 and l two bushiels will fill three five gallon pails as i remember. use dry ice per you tube
pintos use a shit load of energy to cook, lentils much better.
oats are great, you can also buy these at the feed stores by the bushell again 5 gallon pail, dry ice.
If it was me
5 used 5 gallon food grade pails from resturants $5
2 bushels of hard winter wheat $28
3 20lb bags of basmati rice from sams $45
$ 2 of dry ice
This would fill the five fives.
THe LDS is not a bad deal forshake n bake tho.
Pardon my ignorance, and I'm sure this has been addressed elsewhere, but where does a guy go to buy wheat by the bushel?
careful with dry ice. its really dirty and not exactly food grade
you might try nitrogen flooding.
A square inch is more than enough to do a 5 gallon bucket. I wrap it in a paper towel prior to putting it in the bottom of a bucket. Im eating wheat stored 15 years ago this way and Its real hard to tell the difference from last years crop. Could you please elaborate how dry ice that is sold to keep food cold will adversly affect food? Nitrogen purging would be ideal but would require some equipment. I would buy the absorbers before buying a tank and valves. frozen Co2 displaces the air as it turns to gas as it is heavier. Dry ice because it it is a solid requires no investment in tank and valves, shake and bake. Nitrogen would be better as it is more inert but dry ice has worked very well for me as mentioned. I have never opened a bucket to find it full of bugs. I had not considered contamination of the dry ice though and had I I probably would have sprung for absorbers.
Pardon my ignorance, and I'm sure this has been addressed elsewhere, but where does a guy go to buy wheat by the bushel?
There is a thread on this do a search.
Hey Tim,
thanks for the link. Next time I'm in COS I'll check them out.
Look at the price list linked in the OP.
i was curious if that included everything or was just a sample.
Could you please elaborate how dry ice that is sold to keep food cold will adversly affect food?
Nitrogen purging would be ideal but would require some equipment.
I had not considered contamination of the dry ice though and had I I probably would have sprung for absorbers.
dry ice can often contain several percent water. the guys who over kill with extra dry ice have reported mold issues before. also the equipment used to make it may leak oil. ive cleaned tons of gunk out of co2 systems
nitrogen tanks are cheap on craigslist from hvac guys selling them off.
i was curious if that included everything or was just a sample.
I think it's everything. They didn't mention other items, and we spent an hour there. I didn't ask, though, so I could be wrong.
ronaldrwl
10-08-2012, 14:43
I just got back from the Mormon Food Center and wanted to report back what a nice experience it was. The food looks really cheap to me and a lot of it is already packaged for a 30 year shelf-life in large cans. The people are very helpful and nice. I easily doubled our food storage in one trip (heavy lifting required). The facility is huge but I'm not sure what it's all for. You can also buy in bulk and package it yourself at no extra charge. While I was there people were canning sliced apples. It's in a large clean room where you wear masks and hair nets.
It's worth a trip. They take credit cards, checks and cash.
.
I just got back from the Mormon Food Center and wanted to report back what a nice experience it was. The food looks really cheap to me and a lot of it is already packaged for a 30 year shelf-life in large cans. The people are very helpful and nice. I easily doubled our food storage in one trip (heavy lifting required). The facility is huge but I'm not sure what it's all for. You can also buy in bulk and package it yourself at no extra charge. While I was there people were canning sliced apples. It's in a large clean room where you wear masks and hair nets.
It's worth a trip. They take credit cards, checks and cash.
.
did you package anything yourself or just buy the prepackaged?
ronaldrwl
10-09-2012, 10:34
I just bought the packaged food.
KestrelBike
10-09-2012, 21:36
I just asked my gf (I live with her) if she was interested in buying food in bulk like this, and after saying that she didn't want it to go to waste, said "I'm just not worried about the end of the world"
Note: I am currently having to potty train her vote not going to Obama.
Tell her that the whole world doesn't need to end for her to be concerned. The local area only needs to run low on food for about 3 days before things start going sideways.
I just asked my gf (I live with her) if she was interested in buying food in bulk like this, and after saying that she didn't want it to go to waste, said "I'm just not worried about the end of the world"
Note: I am currently having to potty train her vote not going to Obama.
start small... but baby the corn is on sale.. an extra can will not hurt... remember that big snow last year where we watched movies all day? remember how you wanted (product x) we can grab one now so it will be there when you need it. slowly ease her into the mindset
Tell her that the whole world doesn't need to end for her to be concerned. The local area only needs to run low on food for about 3 days before things start going sideways.
FACT. just in time ordering has made this truth
I just asked my gf (I live with her) if she was interested in buying food in bulk like this, and after saying that she didn't want it to go to waste, said "I'm just not worried about the end of the world"
Note: I am currently having to potty train her vote not going to Obama.
I can translate for you.
The thought of circumstances where I can not readily obtain food makes me feel uncomfortable.
Do you think having a bit of food around is a good idea?
If so get on with your bad self.
If she has any glib comments look her right in the eye and tell her "I want to make sure i have food and i want to make sure you have food"
Yes it would be nice if she was on board.
If shes hungry she will eat the food and will be glad you put it away.
LOOOONG term food storage can be difficult to concern people with. but using rational "hey we should have a week, or a month's, worth of food in case of natural disasters, etc, especially when it only costs around $100, is a pretty good idea" statements are hard to refute.
My wife spends a lot of time cooking us meals for the week. In addition to having a ton of dirty dishes, we also have a ton of dirty tupperwear afterward, and a fridge packed with said meals all week. I want us to learn how to pressure can, so if she is going to spend all day cooking, it might as well be shelf storable food. Making extra shouldn't be a big deal. So now, in addition to having delicious lunch that I don't have to worry about *refridgerating while at work, we could build up a stock of food we'd actually eat as well.
Of course my wife is 100% on board for prepping and stocking up stuff, so I have it a little easier.
*I've gotten so sick of trying to share fridge space at work, that I haven't used the fridge for about a year now. I let my lunch sit on my desk all day, no matter what it is. I'm just going to nuke it before I eat it anyway. So far it hasn't made me sick, or even killed me.
ronaldrwl
10-11-2012, 08:54
I want us to learn how to pressure can, so if she is going to spend all day cooking, it might as well be shelf storable food.
My wife does jars. That may be easier.
ChunkyMonkey
10-11-2012, 17:02
whoops nevermind!
two shoes
10-19-2012, 17:49
I just asked my gf (I live with her) if she was interested in buying food in bulk like this, and after saying that she didn't want it to go to waste, said "I'm just not worried about the end of the world"
Note: I am currently having to potty train her vote not going to Obama.
Give her a copy of "One Second After".... might help...
My wife does jars. That may be easier.
Canning is jars.
I want us to learn how to pressure can, so if she is going to spend all day cooking, it might as well be shelf storable food.
I have been canning most of my life with my grandma.
If you are into buying yet another cookbook, The "Ball Blue Book of Preserving (http://www.amazon.com/Jarden-Home-Brands-21400-Ball/dp/B001DIXG9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1350853138&sr=8-2&keywords=ball+blue+book+of+canning+and+preserving)" is "The Bible" to canning, both pressure and hot water bath canning.
I use it either to get a recipe for a big batch of something I want to can (spaghetti sauce, chili, etc) or I use it as a guideline as to what my processing time is going to be based on the contents of what I want to can (ground beef, chicken, pork, etc) and it even has guidelines for high altitude as far as how much more pressure and processing time you will need for every 1K feet above sea level. It is very comprehensive in my opinion and is the only book I have used.
If you do get into canning, I would be happy to answer any questions and be happy to give you an overview of my canning day. And how I store the product which i believe is important on how not to get sick i would be happy to share my knowledge. I have been told that I play things too safe, however I do not wish to go out with Botulism.
Went by the Mormon dry canning facility again today. Picked up several cases of oatmeal since I eat a bowl every day for breakfast.
If you do get into canning, I would be happy to answer any questions and be happy to give you an overview of my canning day. And how I store the product which i believe is important on how not to get sick i would be happy to share my knowledge. I have been told that I play things too safe, however I do not wish to go out with Botulism.
Thank you, I may hit you up. I've actually got at least four other people in my family who are interested in learning the basics of canning. I've been thinking of trying to see if I can find a "teacher" to put together a class on the basics and see if I can get an intro class together.
Zombie Steve
12-11-2012, 23:47
Hit up the place in the Springs today. No down side to this, folks. Nice people, bulk food on the cheap.
Most the stuff has a 30 year shelf life, so I'll have to make sure I get to it before I'm 70. [Coffee]
tactical_2012
12-13-2012, 06:01
Any know what the hours of the store in the springs?
The hours are odd. Best to call.
Great-Kazoo
12-13-2012, 09:27
CO-Colorado Springs 719-550-0433
4090 Center Park Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80916
The aurora one is closed on Friday's as i believe they all are. Hit the aurora one 2x this last week. Canning dry good is too easy. Doing veggies, meats on the stove that takes patience. I'd be down for a canning class too.
Great-Kazoo
12-13-2012, 09:28
CO-Colorado Springs
719-550-0433
4090 Center Park Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
I believe they are all closed on fridays like the aurora one. mon-thurs 9-4
Canning dried goods is easy. I'd be in for a canning tutorial for veggies, chili etc. The stove top canning you need to be on your game. OR give people you don't like the first few batches:)
Someone convince Jerry to put on a canning class. I would definetly attend it. Plus I heard he make kick ass rolls.
If he can't do it I could put on a small (I have a small apartment) canning class if needed. I do veggies, jams, jellies, and soups on a semi regular basis.
ChunkyMonkey
12-13-2012, 11:20
Yeah, but each time he does a class, 10 will sign up, and only 2-3 show up. Then ginsue would complain that he ate too much roll... :)
tactical_2012
12-13-2012, 23:13
Made it to the Springs store today which is open 9-2 on Thursdays and you can't can 30mins prior to closing . I got there a little late so I wasn't able to can but they have prepackaged items. I bought 8 cases of food which is 48 #10 cans and is about 215lbs of food that is good for 30yrs and it cost $164 not a bad deal at all. The people were really nice and did not push any religion plus they were really knowledgeable. I plan on going back and canning some more provisions. If you haven't been you need to go. Oh if you buy a starter kit it includes basic recipes using very basic item which is great.
I went by the cannery at Chambers and i70 on Saturday around 10:30am. Like others have said, they're very gentile people, happy to help any way they can. We got a tour of the cannery room, and would have been shown how it all works if we were interested in doing our own.
My wife and I didn't get much, but we did get one of the "starter kits" that has 6 #10 cans in it, of varying contents (oats, 2 types of wheat, rice, pinto beans, and flour). This is the kit online for $31, but we only paid $22 out the door. http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21003_-1__195787
DSB OUTDOORS
12-17-2012, 20:13
Thanks Sawin, I'm going to check it out! And thanks Tim K for posting this. [Beer]
Blockhead
12-18-2012, 15:56
Glad to hear the word keeps getting out about these facilities. Most of my family's food storage (about a years worth) was purchased through the facility in Colorado Springs. I've recommended many of my non-Mormon friends (yes, I'm a Mormon) and I've never heard of any of them having a negative experience. The hot chocolate is delicious!
They were out of hot chocolate when we were there (the i70/chambers location), or we would have gotten some. That's one thing I know my wife would love to keep around in bulk. She seems to have a mug of hot cocoa constantly in months with an R in them.
I've done a good bit of boiling water and pressure canning. It all comes down to the prep work. Everything (food, jars, lids) has to be very clean, and you need to inspect for mold/rot and defects in your jars and lids. The actual canning process is fairly easy and usually takes only ~15 minutes once the water is boiling. I'd be happy to run a demo for anybody here but you really need farm-fresh vegetables/fruit, not stuff from the grocery. Best time to start this up will be early summer when the farmers markets start up.
Dry food storage is a great method, but also consider your water storage needs. I'm guessing you need at least equal parts water and grain/legume to do anything with it. This is where the benefit of canning comes in, everything is already constituted in water, and you are essentially storing the energy with the food since the food is already cooked. You will only need minimal energy for reheating, which isn't even necessary in a pinch.
I think having a mixture of bulk dry grains/legumes and canned produce is a good way to go.
losttrail
01-02-2013, 08:57
I was raised LDS but have since left the church.
When I was a kid, we got a lot of financial and food support from the LDS church. We also contributed by working at the food bank, canning, pressing apples into juice & sauce, stocking shelves, etc.
I still have 2 brothers that are LDS; Utah & Idaho.
LDS is HUGELY patriotic and humanitarian as well as being VERY Constitutional and pro-2A.
Got to get down to the CoS store.
Limited GM
01-05-2013, 19:59
I'm thinking some may be reluctant to go do their "own" canning. I'll attempt to give a quick break down of our experience there today. The wife and I determine which door, the double set BTW. A man meets us and tells us what they offer and gives us a tour and detailed instructions on the two different methods to buy. A) buy what's on shelf or cased. 2) go inside and can your own.
canning your own:
couldnt be easier. You go into the room. Put on hair net, gloves and apron. Choose what kind of food you want from stacks of dog food type bagged product. Carry it to a table and place empty cans inside a plastic tub. You then pour, from the bag, into the cans. Shake to settle. Take full can to press, place small bag of absorbent on top, place lid on can, set under press, switch power on, pull handle down. This causes the lid to be pressed down and sealed. When it stops spinning, you switch power off and remove can. (If your safety minded) we did multiple cans and left it powered up as we were told this was ok) when done you wash your tub, label your cans, ditch the hair net , etc and pay out. I can not stress how simple the steps above are.
the sacks mentioned above, may be more than you want to purchase. In this case they just ask you to do the "work" of canning the remaining. They then place this outside on the shells for those who don't wish to can, just stop, shop, and go. The canning is easy and fast. We did our canning of 14 cans in maybe 20-30 minutes counting clean up and paying out.
Absolutely no reason to be reluctant about going. They encouraged us to tell our friends as they felt it was a service to the populace.
Great-Kazoo
01-05-2013, 22:51
I'm thinking some may be reluctant to go do their "own" canning. I'll attempt to give a quick break down of our experience there today. The wife and I determine which door, the double set BTW. A man meets us and tells us what they offer and gives us a tour and detailed instructions on the two different methods to buy. A) buy what's on shelf or cased. 2) go inside and can your own.
canning your own:
couldnt be easier. You go into the room. Put on hair net, gloves and apron. Choose what kind of food you want from stacks of dog food type bagged product. Carry it to a table and place empty cans inside a plastic tub. You then pour, from the bag, into the cans. Shake to settle. Take full can to press, place small bag of absorbent on top, place lid on can, set under press, switch power on, pull handle down. This causes the lid to be pressed down and sealed. When it stops spinning, you switch power off and remove can. (If your safety minded) we did multiple cans and left it powered up as we were told this was ok) when done you wash your tub, label your cans, ditch the hair net , etc and pay out. I can not stress how simple the steps above are.
the sacks mentioned above, may be more than you want to purchase. In this case they just ask you to do the "work" of canning the remaining. They then place this outside on the shells for those who don't wish to can, just stop, shop, and go. The canning is easy and fast. We did our canning of 14 cans in maybe 20-30 minutes counting clean up and paying out.
Absolutely no reason to be reluctant about going. They encouraged us to tell our friends as they felt it was a service to the populace.
Wish i knew you were going. I need some of the apples and pasta.
The spouse and i did 3 cases in the "canning room" in about 30 min too. The hardest thing they ask of you is to clean up and disinfect the area, wash, sanitize, rinse and put away the flour scoops and other misc food use items.
NOCO food run?
Anyone know the hours of the Aurora location? Might go next week.
beast556
01-06-2013, 02:17
All the hours are on the web site I think it is open 9-2.
Gonna be going this coming Saturday to the Aurora one, probably about noon or so.
Aurora store is open Mon, Tue, Thus and Sat from 9-3:30 and Wed 9-8:30. Closed Fri and of course Sun. Got this from the voicemail greeting, their number is 303-371-7650.
Rhino0427
01-07-2013, 12:18
I'll just pile on much of what has already been said: I'm relatively new to canning and long-term storage. Most of my prior practice was storing MREs and Mountain home meals. I went with a couple of buddies to the LDS facility in COS and was blown away at how kind and knowledgable the people were. They were friendly (not unexpected having worked with LDS folks before), but also very eager to be helpful and the amount of food I got for $77 was impressive. The hours are a little tricky, but it was well worth the trip and I plan on going there repeatedly until my storage needs are complete. Long and short, newbies should give it a try. They welcome new people with no knowledge. No prosthelytizing, just good people doing good works.
FYI - the local Colorado Springs Prepper's group did have a nice field trip to the Colorado Springs facility. They also had a followup canning event earlier this month.
two shoes
01-07-2013, 23:57
Gonna be going this coming Saturday to the Aurora one, probably about noon or so.
Aurora store is open Mon, Tue, Thus and Sat from 9-3:30 and Wed 9-8:30. Closed Fri and of course Sun. Got this from the voicemail greeting, their number is 303-371-7650.
I went to the Aurora center this past weekend. I picked up a "starter kit" to play with the items. Very nice people. Got the grand tour of the canning side as well. Cannot say enough good about the experience and will be back.
Special Ed
01-08-2013, 18:35
Thanks for all of this information, guys. I've just started on prepping and was looking for another good food source. I'll definitely be giving our LDS friends a visit.
HoneyBadger
01-08-2013, 21:46
FYI - the local Colorado Springs Prepper's group did have a nice field trip to the Colorado Springs facility. They also had a followup canning event earlier this month.
Who is the local Colorado Springs Preppers group?
Who is the local Colorado Springs Preppers group?
I guess honey badgers do care - but go to http://www.meetup.com/ColoradoSpringsPreppers/
meetup is useful for finding groups in the local area that support your interests.
gnihcraes
01-12-2013, 10:56
Heading out to the Aurora location this morning. I'll report back.
LDS
Dry Pack
303 371 6675
3233 fraser street
Look for three large silo's they told me.
gnihcraes
01-12-2013, 16:08
This place is pretty cool, yet so simple. Picked up a starter pack, six cans of primary items. Wheat, rice, beans etc.
I'm going to work with some friends and family to go pick up and Can/package some other items I want to store. As stated by others, nice people, canning room is a neat setup.
Link to their order form, same form used at the warehouse in Aurora.
http://providentliving.org/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-order-form?lang=eng
I got there a little after noon and we did some of the canning. 4 cans of white rice(23 lbs), 4 cans of pinto beans (21 lbs), 8 cans of dried apple slices (8 lbs), 1 prepackaged pancake mix and 1 prepackaged potatoes. We did the rice and beans in the canning room, really easy after the first couple and they watch to make sure you're doing things right. Total out the door was 86.10. We'll be heading back next month to can some wheat, drink mix and cocoa. I'm mixing in MRE's, Wise food buckets and the LDS cans to keep as much variety as possible. Definitely a good place to pick up long term foods.
I'll probably pick up some mylar and dessicant packs for some home preservation. I still have some hop pellets and I can get more malted barley and use my vacuum sealer here at home.
gnihcraes
01-12-2013, 17:31
I got there a little after noon and we did some of the canning.
I probably was holding the door for you at that same time. LOL. Several people came in the same time my wife and I did, we toured the canning room. I'll be going back to package up some items.
tactical_2012
01-22-2013, 18:23
Dave They have so items already prepackaged just look at the bottom left hand corner of the order form it shows what they have so when you get there no need to do any canning just tell them who much you need makes it really quick to get in and out
tactical_2012
01-22-2013, 18:26
I stopped by Mormon Store today and picked up another 10 cases of wheat 330lbs out the door cost $210 cant beat that. I think on food on wheat now.
Dave They have so items already prepackaged just look at the bottom left hand corner of the order form it shows what they have so when you get there no need to do any canning just tell them who much you need makes it really quick to get in and out
It's better to can your own. The prepackaged cans are done by weight while the can your own are by volume. It isn't much of a difference per can, but it adds up with multiple cans.
Interesting and good to know. Never knew the Mormons were big preppers.
Great-Kazoo
01-23-2013, 13:03
Interesting and good to know. Never knew the Mormons were big preppers.
Really?
Blockhead
01-23-2013, 20:36
Interesting and good to know. Never knew the Mormons were big preppers.
Mormons have been encouraged for decades by church leaders to have 1 years worth of food on hand in case of emergencies. Self reliance is a central principle to the religion.
Mormons have been encouraged for decades by church leaders to have 1 years worth of food on hand in case of emergencies. Self reliance is a central principle to the religion.
Interesting, thanks.
Really?
Yep, don't know much about them or the religion. Well, except Big Love and the Southpark episode and I wouldn't call that a fair portrayal, heh.
Blockhead
01-25-2013, 08:24
Yep, don't know much about them or the religion. Well, except Big Love and the Southpark episode and I wouldn't call that a fair portrayal, heh.
Haha, you're probably not in the minority. Neither of those shows are even close from what I've heard (I don't watch either). Just had a cup of good "Mormon" hot chocolate - hmmmmmm.
Haha, you're probably not in the minority. Neither of those shows are even close from what I've heard (I don't watch either). Just had a cup of good "Mormon" hot chocolate - hmmmmmm.
What's the difference in regular and Mormon versions?
Yeah, I grew up in Boulder County (Louisville/Lafayette), so of course there is minimal to no Mormon influence, no classmates, almost all Christian/Catholic if anything. Good to learn more about though.
What's the difference in regular and Mormon versions?
Decaffeinated chocolate? I have no idea, heh.
http://ldsliving.com/story/4627-10-hot-chocolate-recipes
<Edit> Upon further investigation, apparently it's the stuff they sell at the food storage places, just like this thread is talking about...
Blockhead
01-28-2013, 21:52
What's the difference in regular and Mormon versions?
My reference to "Mormon hot chocolate" was tongue in cheek. The mix they sell at the food storage centers tastes exactly the Stephens brand gourmet hot chocolate you can buy in the grocery store. Mormons do not have a doctrine/policy/dietary restrictions regarding the drinking of hot chocolate :D
sniper_tim
01-29-2013, 21:49
Hmmm, interesting, my LDS neighbors are preppers, thanks for the tip ;)
Tim
Thanks for the info. Going to try to stop by one in the near future.
Interesting and good to know. Never knew the Mormons were big preppers.
Yep. The joke goes that if you picked up Utah and shook it, it'd rain guns for three days.
cadetcandi
02-21-2013, 20:18
Definitely going to have to check out the AUrora location. Thanks for sharing this information. :)
Trout Hunter
03-10-2013, 21:03
Good to see some other people getting in on the Resource the LDS church provides. I would volunteer in the cannery back home. To expound on what others have said about the facilities one of the main things they are used for is the church does a lot of helping hand up for its members ( think welfare but more of a we will help as long as you are working at improving your situation not looking for a long term crutch) and to provide help with natural disasters. It's an awesome resources and something I didn't realize was an abnormal thing until I moved out of Idaho. Its not something that is supposed to be a proselyting tool, just something to help out the community and members in those areas. The canneries really aren't ran for a source of profit.
As far as Mormons being preppers...not sure they would like the label but I guess it fits. As members we have been counseled for a long time to had food storage for an extended period of time so if there is an emergency, loss of job, ect that you can support yourself. Go's along with the current trend of being prepared.
Oh and if the hot chocolate they use down here is the same as stephens .......fantastic stuff. Love the mint
jerrymrc
03-10-2013, 21:11
Good to see some other people getting in on the Resource the LDS church provides. I would volunteer in the cannery back home. To expound on what others have said about the facilities one of the main things they are used for is the church does a lot of helping hand up for its members ( think welfare but more of a we will help as long as you are working at improving your situation not looking for a long term crutch) and to provide help with natural disasters. It's an awesome resources and something I didn't realize was an abnormal thing until I moved out of Idaho. Its not something that is supposed to be a proselyting tool, just something to help out the community and members in those areas. The canneries really aren't ran for a source of profit.
As far as Mormons being preppers...not sure they would like the label but I guess it fits. As members we have been counseled for a long time to had food storage for an extended period of time so if there is an emergency, loss of job, ect that you can support yourself. Go's along with the current trend of being prepared.
Oh and if the hot chocolate they use down here is the same as stephens .......fantastic stuff. Love the mint
Welcome to the S&P forum. I hope you stick around awhile.[Coffee] And I am the one that is responsible for this.[Flower]
Great-Kazoo
03-10-2013, 22:43
Welcome to the S&P forum. I hope you stick around awhile.[Coffee] And I am the one that is responsible for this.[Flower]
Blame laid where blame due.
I hope this isn't old news. It was new to me.
The Mormons (LDS) are big preppers. They have canneries in cities all across the US to include Denver and COS. I went to the COS facility today to check it out. They sell bulk food at stupidly low prices. At least, it seemed low to me from the little research I've done.
You can buy some items pre-packaged for 30 year shelf life, or they have a larger list of items you can can on the spot. By "can", I don't mean canning fresh veggies. I mean placing bulk food in a #10 can or a bag, adding and oxygen absorber, and sealing the can. They supply the food, the can, and the facility. No appointment is necessary, just walk in and buy. Or, walk in and they show you how to do it and you use their equipment.
The facility in COS was spotlessly clean and very modern. Really nice. The people were extremely kind and helpful. There was not the slightest hint of proselytization. Of interest to the COS guys, it's 500 yards from Specialty Sports.
I asked who could buy, and they said "anyone". I asked if they wanted more customers and they said they did. I asked if it was a revenue stream for them, and the answer was that they just broke even. Looking at the prices, I believe them. I finally asked why they did it, and the answer was "we're all Americans". I about cried.
Here are links to the price list and the physical addresses. Hours of operation are screwy, so you should call first.
http://providentliving.org/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-locations?lang=eng
http://providentliving.org/bc/providentliving/content/english/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-order-form/pdf/123141_HSC_OrderFormUS_EngNov2011_pdf.pdf?lang=eng
I came home today with 31# of pinto beans, 26# of oats, 33# of hard red wheat, and 24# of white flour. Each of those came in cases of six #10 cans, sealed up with a 30 year shelf life. My total out the door was $80.
I'm not a Mormon, in fact I think they are dead wrong theologically. However, these people were gentle, kind, and sweet. If you go, consider treating them with respect. They are providing a valuable service for basically nothing, and doing it for what appears to be reasons we can all appreciate.
Went down there this morning to check this out (based on this recommendation). Didn't have the luxury of time to spend doing any canning (I had all 3 of my daughters with me and they had no patience to sit and wait by that point), but I did buy some prepared goods. Great prices. Will totally vouch for what Tim K said above. The people there were awesome- and I'm not a Mormon either. Will definitely go back when I have a little more time to spend. I've already explained it to the missus and she's on board as well.
Thanks for the information....
Great-Kazoo
04-03-2013, 23:08
Went down there this morning to check this out (based on this recommendation). Didn't have the luxury of time to spend doing any canning (I had all 3 of my daughters with me and they had no patience to sit and wait by that point), but I did buy some prepared goods. Great prices. Will totally vouch for what Tim K said above. The people there were awesome- and I'm not a Mormon either. Will definitely go back when I have a little more time to spend. I've already explained it to the missus and she's on board as well.
Thanks for the information....
The wife and i are going to a detox facility, the potatoE buds are legal heroin. The pancake mix, carrots and pasta great, hopefully they have some of the dehydrated apples next week. Still haven't figured out what to add to the powered water?
I'm going tomorrow, anyone going to be there?
tactical_2012
04-05-2013, 15:38
Ya the apples and the carrots are great. I have bought tons of stuff from them and buy most of my exotics like cheese, butter, honey, soups, etc in the Augason Farms Brand from walmart
Great-Kazoo
04-05-2013, 16:29
I'm going tomorrow, anyone going to be there?
No you're not, they are CLOSED Fri & Sat.
The recording said they are open, they are closed Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
If they aren't I'll just bring my dome tent and occupy it.
RedDogFabrication
04-05-2013, 18:25
The recording said they are open, they are closed Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
If they aren't I'll just bring my dome tent and occupy it.
This sounds good, you should video it
Great-Kazoo
04-05-2013, 18:29
This sounds good, you should video it
Just clean up afterwards and use a restroom.
No you're not, they are CLOSED Fri & Sat.
The one in Aurora is open Saturdays. Unless they changed that in the last 3 weeks.
Great-Kazoo
04-06-2013, 08:30
The one in Aurora is open Saturdays. Unless they changed that in the last 3 weeks.
That's when we were down 3 weeks ago. Didn't bother calling as i knew they were closed on wed's. I was like [facepalm] when we got there on a fri and the CLOSED sign was up. Who knows maybe they have "summer" hrs ?
HBARleatherneck
04-06-2013, 08:40
That's when we were down 3 weeks ago. Didn't bother calling as i knew they were closed on wed's. I was like [facepalm] when we got there on a fri and the CLOSED sign was up. Who knows maybe they have "summer" hrs ?
my cannery doesnt have set hours either, but its never closed.
Great-Kazoo
04-06-2013, 08:51
my cannery doesnt have set hours either, but its never closed.
Good to know. I'll be by after dinner.
WTF you been? having to handle dupe / repost duties while you're on leave. Permission to relieve Granted.
HBARleatherneck
04-06-2013, 09:05
Good to know. I'll be by after dinner.
WTF you been? having to handle dupe / repost duties while you're on leave. Permission to relieve Granted.
busy building my barn. its a lot of work for me and my wife by ourselves.
So they would be open normally on Saturdays until 3:30, but the General Conference is going on, so they are closed today.
Great-Kazoo
04-06-2013, 13:14
busy building my barn. its a lot of work for me and my wife by ourselves.
I know your kids are old and light enough to climb and do the roof.
Went yesterday, very helpful and happy people working/volunteering there. The canning process was very easy, and quites fun actually. They said childreen are welcome, although they cannot operate the machines, they can be part of the process which is nice.
Got a lot of stuff for very little. Went in looking to get a few things to try out.
7 - #10 cans of dried carrots
2 - #10 Cans of hot cocoa *YUM*
1 "starter kit" case (6 #10 cans 1 each of a staple wheat, flour, oats, rice etc)
1 case of waffle mix
2 bags of instant potato pearls.
$118
You cannot beat this. I will be making this a regular thing by going next weekend I have off (5 May) to do a case of apples, or onions.
cmailliard
05-04-2013, 21:15
Pulled this from AR15.com - looks like there may be some changes in how LDS operates the canneries. No official word but as the AR15.com thread shows some sites are confirming this. Any one hear this for local ones?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/665426_LDS_canneries_to_halt_canning_west_of_Miss_ June_2013___.html
http://198.58.100.27/breaking-news-lds-canneries-halt-canning/
gnihcraes
05-04-2013, 21:25
Might need to make a run for some canned apples and other items.
funkymonkey1111
05-04-2013, 23:22
Pulled this from AR15.com - looks like there may be some changes in how LDS operates the canneries. No official word but as the AR15.com thread shows some sites are confirming this. Any one hear this for local ones?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/665426_LDS_canneries_to_halt_canning_west_of_Miss_ June_2013___.html
http://198.58.100.27/breaking-news-lds-canneries-halt-canning/
i've seen this--i'm not sure states east or west of the mississippi would be any diffferent from those on the other side of the river, e.g., why is it OK, or cheaper, or whatever, to do something in Alabama that's not OK in Oklahoma.
Thanks so much. I had not heard of this.
Great-Kazoo
05-28-2013, 16:17
Might need to make a run for some canned apples and other items.
The dried apples are great for snacks. Same for the carrots. The spousal unit has all but eliminated potato chips from her snack diet in favor of the apples. The smaller flakes and powderish remnants end up in the canned quick oats.
I still need to get back there for some apples if they are going to stop the canning. I try to keep them on the shelves for emergency supplies, but they seem to disappear.
Great-Kazoo
05-28-2013, 18:46
I still need to get back there for some apples if they are going to stop the canning. I try to keep them on the shelves for emergency supplies, but they seem to disappear.
They are not stopping the canning. They are only stopping you being able to go in and can dry goods. Everything is still available, only if they are out TFB. If you're close it's not a big deal, however when you have a 2.5 rt drive it gets old.
Ohh no! Are they really stopping the Dry Canning? Sad days.
Hey Jim, perhaps for some of us that are closer, you can give us a watch list and we can pick stuff up for when it is in stock?
Great-Kazoo
05-28-2013, 22:50
Ohh no! Are they really stopping the Dry Canning? Sad days.
Hey Jim, perhaps for some of us that are closer, you can give us a watch list and we can pick stuff up for when it is in stock?
ALLEGEDLY this applies to all public canneries West of the missip. The ones to the east, not applicable. Of course i see it as keeping the denser urban / FSA population placated. While the same time, limiting access to said services for those who are more self sufficient.
So how does it work then? You tell them what you want and a volunteer there cans it for you, or do they only have what they had in the front room precanned elsewhere? Hell, the DIY aspect was half the fun of going. And the not getting odd stares in the parking lot from people wondering why you need 200 lbs of rice or beans at one time.
Great-Kazoo
05-29-2013, 17:24
So how does it work then? You tell them what you want and a volunteer there cans it for you, or do they only have what they had in the front room precanned elsewhere? Hell, the DIY aspect was half the fun of going. And the not getting odd stares in the parking lot from people wondering why you need 200 lbs of rice or beans at one time.
They usually have everything on pallets ready to go. There are a few racks as you come in where 1 of's / left over from them making case lots sit. So you might need 1 can of quick oats. Either they have one on the front racks or you open a case for what you need. We like the pasta, especially the elbow macaroni. Those are good movers. So if they do not have any out front, you follow their instructions as they walk you through the canning process. AFTER you're done canning, it's field day. wash, sweep, disinfect, rinse and dry. Stack canned good in to case lots then pay the friendly folks up front.
These folks are really nice, and helpful. Too bad .gov intrusion closes another area of self sufficiency.
Anybody been back there recently? Looking like my wife and I are going to be there this coming Saturday, early afternoon most likely.
Blockhead
06-18-2013, 17:00
Here is an official response by the church to all the concern regarding this issue:
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/concern-over-changes-to-home-storage-centers-unnecessary
SALT LAKE CITY — Over the past several weeks, misinformation and unnecessary concern has been circulating on blogs, over social media channels and by email regarding changes in operations at the Church’s home storage centers, which are located in the U.S. and Canada. No home storage centers are being closed, but the Church is making welcomed modifications in its operations at most of these centers that will help to better serve the needs of members of the Church, as well as significantly improve efficiency.
In all but 12 of the Church’s 101 home storage centers in the U.S. and Canada, patrons will no longer self-can products, but they may purchase these same items pre-canned or prepackaged at no additional cost.
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The Church currently operates 101 home storage centers in the United States and Canada where food storage items such as beans, dry milk, wheat, rice and sugar may be purchased© All rights reserved.
These changes have been considered for some time as the Church has looked at the best way to provide home storage goods to Church members efficiently. Much of the discussion regarding this issue has suggested that this change is due to food safety regulation. While it has been a factor, the concern expressed regarding that issue has been overstated.
While many individuals have enjoyed self-canning at the Church’s home storage centers, the advantages of providing pre-canned or prepackaged goods include:
[*=1]It’s more efficient and cost effective for the Church to produce and ship high-quality, pre-canned or prepackaged goods in bulk rather than ship the same goods and empty cans to a location where individuals can them on their own.
[*=1]By offering the goods pre-canned or prepackaged, the Church utilizes less warehouse space.
[*=1]Pre-canned and prepackaged operations allow for higher quality and safer preparation of home storage food.
[*=1]It is much more costly to maintain and upgrade facilities that must meet food production standards (such as in a self-canning operation) than it is to maintain a facility that simply distributes pre-canned and prepackaged food.
[*=1]Volunteer personnel time can be used more efficiently.
The following 12 home storage centers will continue to offer self-canning for the time being as the Church continues to monitor the goods and services offered at home storage centers and makes adjustments as needed:
[*=1]Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
[*=1]Mesa, Arizona
[*=1]Boise, Idaho
[*=1]Idaho Falls, Idaho
[*=1]Carrollton, Texas
[*=1]Lindon, Utah
[*=1]Logan, Utah
[*=1]Ogden, Utah
[*=1]Salt Lake City, Utah (Welfare Square)
[*=1]Sandy, Utah
[*=1]Springville, Utah
[*=1]St. George, Utah
The remaining 89 centers will provide pre-canned goods.
Great-Kazoo
06-18-2013, 18:04
[*=1]Lindon, Utah
[*=1]Logan, Utah
[*=1]Ogden, Utah
[*=1]Salt Lake City, Utah (Welfare Square)
[*=1]Sandy, Utah
[*=1]Springville, Utah
[*=1]St. George, Utah
7 more reasons the killer bee state is looking better and better
If they keep it stocked and ready for purchase I think that it would save time, however it would be annoying to go to purchase items and constantly be out of stock. Waste of gas.
Great-Kazoo
06-18-2013, 19:27
If they keep it stocked and ready for purchase I think that it would save time, however it would be annoying to go to purchase items and constantly be out of stock. Waste of gas.
That's were this thread comes in as well as S&P in general. Some have offered to pick up items when they go there. Perhaps keeping this updated for Items Wanted from LDS? This way if someone's in there and there is only 2 cans of X grab them and make arraignments for meet and buy
That's were this thread comes in as well as S&P in general. Some have offered to pick up items when they go there. Perhaps keeping this updated for Items Wanted from LDS? This way if someone's in there and there is only 2 cans of X grab them and make arraignments for meet and buy
I will watch this thread often, I live 5 minutes from the cannery, so if anyone needs me to pick anything up from time to time, let me know.
Great-Kazoo
06-18-2013, 21:20
I will watch this thread often, I live 5 minutes from the cannery, so if anyone needs me to pick anything up from time to time, let me know.
Sounds like you can help me and there's a lunch in it for you. The drive isn't too bad, unless i come back empty handed. mucho gracias
Sounds like you can help me and there's a lunch in it for you. The drive isn't too bad, unless i come back empty handed. mucho gracias
No worries! Planning on going last week of the month, if you want to get a list of stuff to look for plus quantities, I'll keep my eye out.
Still heading there this weekend, I'll try to post from my phone what they have in stock. Anything you guys are looking for in particular? Funds are kind of limited since my wife and I don't get paid until next Tuesday. The following Saturday is Celtic weekend at the ren faire and my wife is of Irish heritage, so I'll be in Larkspur probably both days.
I went by yesterday during my lunch break. I work a block away. They are still letting us can product until September or October. After that they will still continue their canner loan program. You can borrow a canner for a week at no charge. I believe they deliver it along with the cans, O2 absorbers, and product you order. After September they will be discontinuing some products but bringing on some others that are prepackaged. The price of some of the prepackaged stuff will be a little more expensive but not too bad.
Still heading there this weekend, I'll try to post from my phone what they have in stock. Anything you guys are looking for in particular? Funds are kind of limited since my wife and I don't get paid until next Tuesday. The following Saturday is Celtic weekend at the ren faire and my wife is of Irish heritage, so I'll be in Larkspur probably both days.
Dave! You want to meet up? We will be there Saturday I think it is Military appreciation weekend BOGO tix.
The ren faire or the LDS store? This Saturday is LDS store for me, the weekend after is ren faire.
The ren faire or the LDS store? This Saturday is LDS store for me, the weekend after is ren faire.
Ahh I am just the opposite, weekend after is LDS store for me. This weekend for faire, is BOGO for military.
So after talking to a few of the elders there, they said it's going to be in the Sep to Oct timeframe that they will stop the DIY canning on site, no set date yet. They do allow people to check out the canners and pouch sealers for free, up to a week. So they plan to sell the pre canned products they have now and possibly expand their lineup a bit, and sell people the bulk bags and boxes of what's in the cannery and then include the cans, O2 absorbers, lids and a box. Then they'll let you check out the equipment to can the products at home. They will also sell you the hardware necessary to can other items as they do now. Today they had a bunch of precanned items on the shelf, so I was able to get 3 cans of apples for my wife, a case of quick oats, a case of mixed beans (white, black, pinto), 3 cans of milk powder, 2 of macaroni, 2 of carrots, 2 of onions, 2 of sugar and 1 of potato flakes all with out canning myself. Then 2 cases of rice from the precanned pallets. I would have done my own, but since there was so much there on the shelf I figured why not grab that? We also got fed lunch as they had a going away party for one of the elders who retired and is moving to SLC. So they let us have a plate of food and we sat and talked with a few people and ate kalua(ish) pig, fried rice, salad, fruits and lemonade. One of the older ladies was talking to me because she is from Hawai'i and I mentioned I was stationed there so she got to reminisce about Oahu and foods like poi, laulau and manapua.
Do they accept cards? Or is it a cash only place?
They take Visa and M/C.
Cool, thanks!
funkymonkey1111
06-22-2013, 18:33
is there a price advantage to doing it yourself?
is there a price advantage to doing it yourself?
No but the price of goods itself is the advantage. See post #107 for my last trip.
For example, if you want to can a case (6 #10 cans) of dried carrots. a #10 can is the size of a metal Folgers can for reference.
Well, a box of dried carrots fills more than 6 cans so all you do is can up the rest for them so they put it on the shelf for other people to come in who just want onesies and twosies. You get charged the same price for the ones you can and the ones on the shelf for sale...
BUT I tell you it is REALLY cheap for what you get. I enjoy spending an hour or two talking with some nice people and canning up some supplies, well worth it.
Great-Kazoo
06-22-2013, 19:18
is there a price advantage to doing it yourself?
No but the price of goods itself is the advantage.
This and also knowing the goods you get are quality and the canning area immaculate. The folks are real nice and helpful.
There are a lot who go there, perhaps a saturday meet n greet some day.
This and also knowing the goods you get are quality and the canning area immaculate. The folks are real nice and helpful.
There are a lot who go there, perhaps a saturday meet n greet some day.
I'm up for that.
This and also knowing the goods you get are quality and the canning area immaculate. The folks are real nice and helpful.
There are a lot who go there, perhaps a saturday meet n greet some day.
Great idea. It's been a good year since I've been over there.
On the other hand, a meet n greet somewhere with someone who has one of the canners on hand might be a good idea too. Canned .223 anyone?
Canned .223 anyone?
I think you have stumbled upon something there.
Would have to put ammo in plastic bags me thinks... Unlike metals in close proximity ...
I just checked out one of the home canners for this weekend from the Colorado Springs location, so I may just can up some ammo just because it sounds funny. It works for the Russians with those big spam cans so why not.
I just checked out one of the home canners for this weekend from the Colorado Springs location, so I may just can up some ammo just because it sounds funny. It works for the Russians with those big spam cans so why not.
Why not everything has been canned I think.
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Great-Kazoo
06-27-2013, 21:35
I just checked out one of the home canners for this weekend from the Colorado Springs location, so I may just can up some ammo just because it sounds funny. It works for the Russians with those big spam cans so why not.
Cause they use cosmoline / waxed paper as a liner then ammo in cardboard boxes. My $0.02. line the can with something like a tire tube then seal. Then again why waste a can, make your own PVC tube storage containers.
Inconel710
06-28-2013, 13:46
Cause they use cosmoline / waxed paper as a liner then ammo in cardboard boxes. My $0.02. line the can with something like a tire tube then seal. Then again why waste a can, make your own PVC tube storage containers.
Stealth, Jim, Stealth. Hide your ammo in plain sight.
Great-Kazoo
06-28-2013, 14:09
Stealth, Jim, Stealth. Hide your ammo in plain sight.
The ammo cans get picked up real fast on metal detectors and infared. The pvc not so much. While we're on the subject of canning items other than food. Anyone consider sealing their fall back meds ?
I was looking at it in the hide in plain sight fashion. I'll line the can with cardboard, and at less than a dollar for the can (.75 for the can, .10 for the lid) this is cost effective. I also like the idea of doing something different just to do it.
jerrymrc
06-29-2013, 19:01
I just checked out one of the home canners for this weekend from the Colorado Springs location, so I may just can up some ammo just because it sounds funny. It works for the Russians with those big spam cans so why not.
The one you checked out does #10 only? Even if it only does that we need to talk in the fall. Good luck with your canning. [Flower]
Canning .22 was fun. I put it it in a large ziploc without closing it, and there is one #10 can of .22 goodness mixed in with some of my food now. Extra brass and lead for breakfast sometime in the future.
Reave
Canning .22 was fun. I put it it in a large ziploc without closing it, and there is one #10 can of .22 goodness mixed in with some of my food now. Extra brass and lead for breakfast sometime in the future.
Reave
Only one?
.22 is the largest of my prepps. :-D
Ammo cans for most ammo, and .22 is prevalent. Even considering moving the russian ammo from the spam cans to USGI so it is easier to deal with.
There were several preppers at the LDS cannery Saturday, including a nice fireman from South Metro Fire who was CCing an LCP in is back pocket with a holster that makes it look like a wallet.
Reave
I use Ammo Cans as well, each with a Pelican Brand desiccant, in their original boxes.
IE:
.50 cal Boxes are 150 12 ga military 00buck per box, with a dessicant:
31195
FYI, a .50 cal box will hold 8 10 round Saiga box mags.
I got other examples, but this is a LDS food store thread. :-D
Just went this afternoon, met some nice folks running the place as usual.
Purchased
1 case (12-28 oz bags of Potato pearls)
7 cans of Dehydrated onions in #10 cans
7 cans of Dehydrated apple in #10 cans
$139.00
They also have a great recipe book to use your LDS canned food with.
www.100melvins.com
I love the LDS cannery for what they sell but remember that you can at time get better prices at the warehouse stores when they have sales.
Great-Kazoo
07-13-2013, 22:02
I love the LDS cannery for what they sell but remember that you can at time get better prices at the warehouse stores when they have sales.
On some items absolutely. However No matter how big church wise the LDS is. I still consider them a Mom & Pop shop and will spend our money there.
On some items absolutely. However No matter how big church wise the LDS is. I still consider them a Mom & Pop shop and will spend our money there.
Very nice people too... If I wasn't so incompatible with religion, I would be first in line to join their organization.
Side note, but we saw Auguson farms #10 cans and some smaller stuff on sale at Walmart this weekend. I didn't have the price sheets handy but I think the onions were as cheap or cheaper than mormon onions, which was surprising. Not sure on the rest.
They had a bunch of gluten-free stuff too which was interesting, and made my wife happy.
The LDS store reported today that they may close due to lack of business. Better get your stuff now.
Damn, guess I'll be there Saturday.
Great-Kazoo
08-14-2013, 19:50
thanks for the warning. I guess we need to get down there and buy couple more pallets of cans.
when you going?
tactical_2012
08-15-2013, 08:30
Which one is talking about closing
Was there last night and got the real story. All canneries are transitioning from canneries to stores. No more buying in bulk and canning on site. The will be selling most of the stuff they currently sell, but not all. It will be Pre-packed into the #10 cans.
There are no more shipments of bulk product scheduled to arrive at the canneries ever. They will only receive pre-packaged product from no on. If you want something to put into your own containers, better get a move on.
Rooskibar03
09-10-2013, 19:30
Made the trip today. We got out there around 130 or so and they were leaving at 330 so there wasn't time to can in any amount and still clean up. Very nice people, super helpful and I picked up some great tips.
We spent a little over $400 and got a lot of stuff. Picked up 8 cases of various pre packed cans. Also bought several bulk bags of beans, milk, sugar, Cocoa mix. I picked up 100 Mylar bags and O2 absorbers but thinking now I'm tempted to take it all back and can it another day. Not sure if its better to have #10 cans around or some smaller Mylar bags packed into larger buckets? Maybe some of each?
As others have said prices are hard to beat, we got a lot of stuff. I havent done the math but Im willing to bet we added at least two months of food for the 3 of us.
November 1 is last day for canning or when bulk food runs out.
Great-Kazoo
09-10-2013, 19:49
Made the trip today. We got out there around 130 or so and they were leaving at 330 so there wasn't time to can in any amount and still clean up. Very nice people, super helpful and I picked up some great tips.
We spent a little over $400 and got a lot of stuff. Picked up 8 cases of various pre packed cans. Also bought several bulk bags of beans, milk, sugar, Cocoa mix. I picked up 100 Mylar bags and O2 absorbers but thinking now I'm tempted to take it all back and can it another day. Not sure if its better to have #10 cans around or some smaller Mylar bags packed into larger buckets? Maybe some of each?
As others have said prices are hard to beat, we got a lot of stuff. I havent done the math but Im willing to bet we added at least two months of food for the 3 of us.
November 1 is last day for canning or bulk food runs out.
FWIW: the LDS will not be bringing in any more items to stock that require canning. What they have, is what there is. The lady said even they do not know what will be happening, come Nov. 1
We will still have the availability to buy pre-canned items and make use of their manual can sealer. just no more bulk / can yourself. Hopefully they will still offer bulk sugar, APPLES, macaroni etc, for home canning purchase.
tactical_2012
09-10-2013, 21:53
Was at the springs store today panic buying but was told by staff there they don't know much. Said they will be eliminating white beans, black beans, refried beans, carrots, and onions. They said everything else will come to the location already packed in #10 cans. They said they will no longer carry the items in bulk packaging. I asked if they will still be selling cans, mylar bags, and O2 absorbers and letting people take canners and sealers home. They said they did not know. They said the transition is supposed to take place by November 1 but they are running behind schedule. They told me they are still getting shipments but no cans on the current order.
Was at the springs store today panic buying but was told by staff there they don't know much. Said they will be eliminating white beans, black beans, refried beans, carrots, and onions. They said everything else will come to the location already packed in #10 cans. They said they will no longer carry the items in bulk packaging. I asked if they will still be selling cans, mylar bags, and O2 absorbers and letting people take canners and sealers home. They said they did not know. They said the transition is supposed to take place by November 1 but they are running behind schedule. They told me they are still getting shipments but no cans on the current order.
Dang, my kids love snacking on those dried refried beans. I use the dried carrots and onions a lot too.
Rooskibar03
09-11-2013, 13:07
We bought the last 3 cans of apples yesterday.
Rooskibar03
09-11-2013, 14:58
We bought the cans, which I was led to believe was the last of what they had. I could be mistaken as we began to get a little overwhelmed at how much we wanted/needed vs what we could buy right now.
Really wanted the box of onions but it would have added another 100 to our bill.
Rooskibar03
09-11-2013, 20:01
I feel completely inadequate right now.
That said there were people canning yesterday and they said we could have canned some of the stuff we bought if we wanted to.
Of course now there's no cans left....
Rooskibar03
09-11-2013, 20:14
Or Ill come to your place and do it there.
tactical_2012
09-11-2013, 20:17
Nice HBAR good load you got there. Did you borrow there canner or do you have your own?
tactical_2012
09-11-2013, 20:20
The only thing yall should be worried about canning is onions, carrots, white beans, black beans, and refried beans. EVERYTHING else will still be there but will come already canned.
Rooskibar03
09-11-2013, 20:39
Just curious, what's a pallet of those run? I'm on no position to buy or seal them even if I could.
HBARleatherneck
09-11-2013, 20:57
488 cans per pallet.
$.75 per can
$.15 per metal lid
$.10 per plastic lid. (we only have 1 box of lids for a couple thousand cans)
$.95 per box. 6 cans per box. ( we never bought boxes until today, you need them, it makes storing and moving them much easier)
$.10 per oxygen absorber. (we probably over do it but we use 2 per can)
for just a pallet of cans and metal lids and nothing else it would be $439 plus tax. It is a heck of a lot more if you buy somewhere else and have them freighted to you. We tried years ago, before we knew about LDS.
and the sealer was about $850 or so. Its this one, which is a little more than we paid. We couldnt drive 170 miles to can a few cans, and 6 of our kids is 8 and under so we couldnt go down there and can all day either. This way we can can whenever we feel like it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tin-Can-Sealer-For-Home-Canning-All-American-Can-Sealer-For-10-or-12-Cans-/151098346724?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item232e29cce4
Great-Kazoo
09-11-2013, 22:58
My wife just returned from the LDS Cannery. They will not be ordering more cans. They will not offer self canning anymore. Once they are out of product, its over. They said there had been some misunderstandings in the last couple weeks. ONLY PRE CANNED PRE PACKAGED FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE.
So, I guessed earlier at my wife spending $2000, nope $2400 and barely any of that was food. I dont know why this thread is titled super cheap food from the Mormons. And to top it all off. The cans are full of water from the constant rain.
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And my wife is such a good wife. She went to work this morning like usual at 430am. Drove 45 miles to work. Left early at 1pm and drove 45 miles home. Then took her truck and trailer 85 miles south through the rain and flooded streets including Tower by the airport. Got all the supplies and headed back 85 miles in the rain pulling a trailer loaded.
DUPE! it's already been mentioned NO MORE canning and CANNED GOODS ONLY. Where's the fukin repost flatfoots when you need them.
Oh yeah drying cans out;)
Anybody been by in the last week or so? Anything left worth grabbing before Nov 1?
If I'm reading correctly, the cans, apples and white beans are gone at this point...?
Also, is there a website or newsletter or something that will tell you what they have in a particular week (other than the "normal" stuff)?
Rooskibar03
10-20-2013, 09:09
I was there Tuesday and picked up a canner (they let you borrow one for a week free) to can some items we bought a few weeks back. It's looking pretty bare. No more milk, refried beans, a few bags of quick oats, lots of hot coco.
There were a few beans but I wasn't looking real hard at what they had. I grabbed some potato flakes and macaroni and another bag of quick oats but it was right before the close so I didn't dink around much.
Im im returning the canner Tuesday and I'll take a final look.
HBARleatherneck
10-20-2013, 09:22
sprouts just had/has quick oats at .49 cents a pound. and pintos are super cheap in the greeley area. if you need to buy some to can.
Rooskibar03
10-20-2013, 17:02
Not as fancy as I imagine HBARs set up is but we got the job done. 90 cans sealed and stored.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/cmuthard03/bc39e14bb71205921dd783fa3f36f844_zps70eaba66.jpg
Not as fancy as I imagine HBARs set up is but we got the job done. 90 cans sealed and stored.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/cmuthard03/bc39e14bb71205921dd783fa3f36f844_zps70eaba66.jpg
What is this caner brand name - and what would be a recommended caner to pickup? I figure #10 would be the max size I would use; and it would be nice to can smaller items...
Batteriesnare
10-26-2013, 21:33
I've been to the Aurora facility, is the CoS location open to the public?
A few years back they stopped wet pack canning at the Aurora facility. Mostly due to lack of use and expenses. Now the dry pack is in the same boat. It is cheaper for them to pre package most items at a central location and than ship it out to all the other canneries. That is the main reasons for the transitions.
Rooskibar03
10-28-2013, 18:38
What is this caner brand name - and what would be a recommended caner to pickup? I figure #10 would be the max size I would use; and it would be nice to can smaller items...
I'm a slacker for not responding quicker. This is the home canner the LDS shop lets you borrow for a week. There were no markings anywhere on it to indicate a make or model. If I had to bet I'd say they made it themselves.
Ive vey looked into buying one but at 800 on the low end it just doesn't pencil for us. Glad I was able to use it when I did.
HBARleatherneck
10-28-2013, 19:27
here is the can sealer they use.
http://www.geringandson.com/canner.php
Rooskibar03
10-28-2013, 19:44
here is the can sealer they use.
http://www.geringandson.com/canner.php
Well don't I feel like a tool. For 1300 I'd probably pass and get a manual one for less dough if I was in the market.
HBARleatherneck
10-28-2013, 19:54
Well don't I feel like a tool. For 1300 I'd probably pass and get a manual one for less dough if I was in the market.
i did over 1500 cans by hand. I finally set up a motor for it. Most will never need the motor. Its not that big of a necessity. The motor was $90 something from Grizzly, the belt $20, and the pulley I had made by a machine shop for $35. now its electric or manual. oh and $12 for the foot switch from Harbor Freight.
you can get motors from Craigslist for $20 all the time. They were all far from me though and easier just to buy a new one and have it shipped to my door.
Great-Kazoo
10-28-2013, 20:21
Not as fancy as I imagine HBARs set up is but we got the job done. 90 cans sealed and stored.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/cmuthard03/bc39e14bb71205921dd783fa3f36f844_zps70eaba66.jpg
What's the deal, short filling those cans? Top them off.
BTW. ANYONE GOING TO AURORA LDS. i'LL CHEERFULLY reimburse you for 1 case of the apples +++ lunch if they have it in stock.
Thanks for the source for the caner. I had hoped it would be somewhat cheaper than http://www.amazon.com/All-American-Senior-Flywheel-Sealer/dp/B001DHN2CW and be a bit more flexible in can size.
HBARleatherneck
11-01-2013, 10:35
Thanks for the source for the caner. I had hoped it would be somewhat cheaper than http://www.amazon.com/All-American-Senior-Flywheel-Sealer/dp/B001DHN2CW and be a bit more flexible in can size.
here is the actual manufacturer. http://ww66.com/index.asp and the link to buy from their website http://store.sterilizers.com/Senior-Flywheel-Can-Sealer
and a little cheaper here.
http://www.canningpantry.com/flywheel-can-sealer.html
you can or could order the adapters to can other sizes. the problem is finding the cans. I just got in contact with the company that supplies the LDS(probably owned by the LDS). They have a full truck price, but the per pallet price is .90 per can and .15 per lid. for #10. plus freight from Salt Lake City. It is nearly impossible in my experience to get cans anywhere but LDS for reasonable prices. As long as the LDS lets you borrow the can sealer and as long as they have empty cans available, you will be much better going that route.
here is the actual manufacturer. http://ww66.com/index.asp and the link to buy from their website http://store.sterilizers.com/Senior-Flywheel-Can-Sealer
and a little cheaper here.
http://www.canningpantry.com/flywheel-can-sealer.html
you can or could order the adapters to can other sizes. the problem is finding the cans. I just got in contact with the company that supplies the LDS(probably owned by the LDS). They have a full truck price, but the per pallet price is .90 per can and .15 per lid. for #10. plus freight from Salt Lake City. It is nearly impossible in my experience to get cans anywhere but LDS for reasonable prices. As long as the LDS lets you borrow the can sealer and as long as they have empty cans available, you will be much better going that route.
That's the key to it all, as long as . . . they (LDS) have started to shift away from that direction for folks that are doing it themselves for food storage, so I figured I start poke at options and all. Some of the items that are found with LDS prices can't be beat unless you are in / near Salt Lake City. Now if I was to start over due to loss in a fire / flood etc, I could consider using a trailer and go to the source to buy the items. For example; the right time of the year a good road trip to Montana I could store up all the grain I could possible want at less than 1/2 the local price.
For dry canning some small items I picked up "gold lined" cans and repacked my dry goods that way. The cost per can is expensive, it does not seal as good, but for putting up small amounts of dry goods like instant butter milk a worth while expense. Even then I ended up going on a "group buy" out of Denver to lower the price to make it affordable.
Oh, and thanks for the links.
Rooskibar03
11-02-2013, 11:32
New order form from posted online. Looks like this is what they will carry now as pre packed times.
Good news it looks like apples will be back.
http://providentliving.org/bc/content/providentliving/content/content/english/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-order-form/pdf/home-storage-center-order-form-usa-english.pdf?lang=eng
Apples are good, so that's the canned price? For that price I would assume a Mylar bag.
I think I remember reading on their website that they had planned to add additional items after the conversion... snip .. .
With this change, it also allows for expansion of the products. Brother Johnson explained that by November 1 they intend for all 101 storage centers in the U.S. and Canada to have nine new products for a total of 17 that will be prepacked and available for members to purchase. Some of the 17 products include apple slices, macaroni, powdered milk, hot cocoa mix, and sugar.
So that list is only missing one food group, I wonder what it will be. . .
So that list is only missing one food group, I wonder what it will be. . .
A #10 can filled completely with one large, solid block of chocolate, of course.
Great-Kazoo
11-05-2013, 08:54
Apples are good, so that's the canned price? For that price I would assume a Mylar bag.
I think I remember reading on their website that they had planned to add additional items after the conversion... snip .. .
With this change, it also allows for expansion of the products. Brother Johnson explained that by November 1 they intend for all 101 storage centers in the U.S. and Canada to have nine new products for a total of 17 that will be prepacked and available for members to purchase. Some of the 17 products include apple slices, macaroni, powdered milk, hot cocoa mix, and sugar.
So that list is only missing one food group, I wonder what it will be. . .
# 10 can.
birth control pills
Great-Kazoo
11-05-2013, 09:08
or for Jim, the little blue pills.
White, they're white. Some are a manly pink, or effete red.
That is fantastic! My daughter, and I, will make a trip down there. That really just took the math and logistics right out of it.
Thanks for the info
schapman43
11-30-2013, 15:34
Great info. Good job I have some caveats
The wheats great. a bushel of HWW is about $14 and l two bushiels will fill three five gallon pails as i remember. use dry ice per you tube
pintos use a shit load of energy to cook, lentils much better.
oats are great, you can also buy these at the feed stores by the bushell again 5 gallon pail, dry ice.
If it was me
5 used 5 gallon food grade pails from resturants $5
2 bushels of hard winter wheat $28
3 20lb bags of basmati rice from sams $45
$ 2 of dry ice
This would fill the five fives.
THe LDS is not a bad deal forshake n bake tho.
There are certainly cheaper ways to do it. However it's hard to beat the price when you consider the packaging the the time saved.
schapman43
11-30-2013, 16:02
For those still looking to can their own goods. Get together with a member of the LDS church as a lot of Stakes have their own canning machine.
HBARleatherneck
11-30-2013, 17:19
if you read back in the thread people are using the LDS canning machine. And you dont have to get with an LDS member, you just go to the center.
schapman43
11-30-2013, 20:04
if you read back in the thread people are using the LDS canning machine. And you dont have to get with an LDS member, you just go to the center.
Right, but for those who aren't near one of the facilities.
Is there anywhere to reference nutritional values of LDS canned goods?
Is there anywhere to reference nutritional values of LDS canned goods?
I know the standard nutritional facts are on each of the can labels. I tried to find something on www.providentliving.org, but I failed.
Great-Kazoo
12-09-2013, 22:57
Is there anywhere to reference nutritional values of LDS canned goods?
It's on the label, right side.
Thanks guys.
Have not bought any, or been to facility.
Found info on myfitnesspal and wonder if it is legit
Apple slice sodium content was my biggest curiousity.
Don't think I would want salt laden apples
Great-Kazoo
12-10-2013, 17:38
Thanks guys.
Have not bought any, or been to facility.
Found info on myfitnesspal and wonder if it is legit
Apple slice sodium content was my biggest curiousity.
Don't think I would want salt laden apples
CALORIES : 110
TOTAL FAT : 0g
SODIUM : 160mg
TOTAL CARB : 26g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 21g
PROTEIN : 0g
You could use a dehydrator and dry your own.
Excellent
Appreciate it jim
Lots of thoughts with no action when it comes to rolling my own
Great-Kazoo
12-11-2013, 12:20
Excellent
Appreciate it jim
Lots of thoughts with no action when it comes to rolling my own
I scored a dehydrator NIB @ a garage sale for $2. So it was worth the time to road test it. I'm going to try some pineapple slices next. The bell peppers came out nice.
For jerky we use the oven.
Dehydrated pineapple is addicting.
Rooskibar03
12-11-2013, 21:50
Dehydrated pineapple is addicting.
Love me some dried pineapple. I learned chunks turn out better than rings.
Excellent
Appreciate it jim
Lots of thoughts with no action when it comes to rolling my own
If you have a box fan, you have a dehydrator. Just need some cellulose (not fiberglass) furnace filters that fit over the face of the fan and some bungee cords to hold them in place.
I'm gonna have to check this place out
If you have a box fan, you have a dehydrator. Just need some cellulose (not fiberglass) furnace filters that fit over the face of the fan and some bungee cords to hold them in place.
Looks like we have an AB fan in the group.
funkymonkey1111
12-26-2013, 18:36
Ya the apples and the carrots are great. I have bought tons of stuff from them and buy most of my exotics like cheese, butter, honey, soups, etc in the Augason Farms Brand from walmart
How is the augason stuff?
Looks like we have an AB fan in the group.
I haven't done jerky on one yet, but I have dried some strawberries and herbs using the blowhard 5000. If you're doing fruit I think his recommendation of the plastic dehydrator tray inserts would be a good investment. The berries dyed the filters where there was contact, but did not affect the flavor.
As for the Auguson Farms stuff, the scout troop likes them a bit better than the MRE's I send out with them. Though the MRE's are usually right at or slightly past the use by date, but still safe according to the sticker. Not great reviews on the eggs, but the corn meal I was told made passable corn bread and johnny cakes and the soup bases were a hit at the klondike trip. I have some of the AF cheese powder I am going to try with some macaroni from the LDS store soon.
Looks like we have an AB fan in the group.
I missed getting tickets to his Live show in Denver in FEB.
blacklabel
01-04-2014, 20:28
Anyone up north planning on making a run down there any time soon? I think I might head down this coming weekend or the following.
My wife went there on Saturday.
Basically, they only sell stuff already canned up. DIY is no longer, however they still have the portable ones for borrowing. And the bulk stuff.
She said there wasn't a whole lot for sale already canned... they had cases of some stuff and she got a case of pinto beans that were in the #10 cans. When we go this weekend I'll take more notes.
Great-Kazoo
02-10-2014, 11:50
My wife went there on Saturday.
Basically, they only sell stuff already canned up. DIY is no longer, however they still have the portable ones for borrowing. And the supplies and bulk stuff.
She said there wasn't a whole lot for sale already canned... they had cases of some stuff and she got a case of pinto beans that were in the #10 cans. When we go this weekend I'll take more notes.
We call ahead, since it's a bit of a drive.
It is right down the street from where I work, and just a hop-skip and a jump from where I live so. :-D
Basically, they only sell stuff already canned up. DIY is no longer, however they still have the portable ones for borrowing. And the supplies and bulk stuff.
re: the supplies - I'm assuming they still have cans, mylar bags, etc. then correct?
Side note, can you use a foodsaver to seal mylar bags, or is there a different temp requirement?
HBARleatherneck
02-16-2014, 08:24
re: the supplies - I'm assuming they still have cans, mylar bags, etc. then correct?
Side note, can you use a foodsaver to seal mylar bags, or is there a different temp requirement?
no, they no longer have cans and told me they have no plans to order any. its over. I cant imagine why they still have the sealers.
I did call the can manufacturer to see about cost.
cans and lids
Can Tin #10 $.93 each (448 per pallet)
End Tin #10 $.15 each (480 Per case)
Freight for just the cans
1 pallet $208.56
2 pallets $297.84
3 pallets $385.87
5 pallets $519.21
We would take another two pallets if anyone wants to try for a 5 pallet buy.
Great-Kazoo
02-16-2014, 11:40
no, they no longer have cans and told me they have no plans to order any. its over. I cant imagine why they still have the sealers.
I did call the can manufacturer to see about cost.
cans and lids
Can Tin #10 $.93 each (448 per pallet)
End Tin #10 $.15 each (480 Per case)
Freight for just the cans
1 pallet $208.56
2 pallets $297.84
3 pallets $385.87
5 pallets $519.21
We would take another two pallets if anyone wants to try for a 5 pallet buy.
Where is the can mfg located?
Rooskibar03
02-16-2014, 12:15
no, they no longer have cans and told me they have no plans to order any. its over. I cant imagine why they still have the sealers.
I did call the can manufacturer to see about cost.
cans and lids
Can Tin #10 $.93 each (448 per pallet)
End Tin #10 $.15 each (480 Per case)
Freight for just the cans
1 pallet $208.56
2 pallets $297.84
3 pallets $385.87
5 pallets $519.21
We would take another two pallets if anyone wants to try for a 5 pallet buy.
Wow, they kill you on the freight don't they.
no, they no longer have cans and told me they have no plans to order any. its over. I cant imagine why they still have the sealers.
When we were in there last Monday 2/10, we were told that the loaner sealers are no longer available. They have been relocated (SLC, IIRC). They have no cans, but still have some mylar bags, O2 absorbers, and lids for sale.
They are also in negotiations concerning the carrots and onions, and don't know if/when they will be available again. Only bulk (not pre-canned) they had that day was 25# black beans , and Hot Chocolate.
Memory list: canned/bagged items
white wheat, red wheat, flour, pintos, potato flakes, potato pearls, spaghetti bites, macaroni, powdered milk (short and long term), apple slices, starter kits, quick oats, regular oats, pancake/waffle mix, sugar, fruit drink mix, white rice
may have been one or two other items, but as I said, going from memory
When we were in there last Monday 2/10, we were told that the loaner sealers are no longer available. They have been relocated (SLC, IIRC). They have no cans, but still have some mylar bags, O2 absorbers, and lids for sale.
They are also in negotiations concerning the carrots and onions, and don't know if/when they will be available again. Only bulk (not pre-canned) they had that day was 25# black beans , and Hot Chocolate.
Memory list: canned/bagged items
white wheat, red wheat, flour, pintos, potato flakes, potato pearls, spaghetti bites, macaroni, powdered milk (short and long term), apple slices, starter kits, quick oats, regular oats, pancake/waffle mix, sugar, fruit drink mix, white rice
may have been one or two other items, but as I said, going from memory
Wow, it really does sound like they are not stocking much beyond what you can get from the web store. Bummer, I was hoping there'd be a middle ground between the old way and the new way.
Does anyone know for sure if they shut down the hot pack kitchen too? I'm assuming so, if the dry pack had to go, I'm guessing the hot pack was an even worse compliance/legal risk.
HBARleatherneck
02-16-2014, 18:17
The can manufacturer is in Salt Lake, I figured they were actually owned by the church but they are not. The pallet of cans weighs around 224 pounds. A 5 pallet pick up would only be 1120 pounds. An easy pickup if someone wanted to go get them. I would buy two pallets worth and of course cover my share of the freight. If we buy 5 pallets it only makes the cans about 20 cents more than they were from the church. I have looked everywhere this is the best deal.
Great-Kazoo
02-16-2014, 18:56
Wow, it really does sound like they are not stocking much beyond what you can get from the web store. Bummer, I was hoping there'd be a middle ground between the old way and the new way.
Does anyone know for sure if they shut down the hot pack kitchen too? I'm assuming so, if the dry pack had to go, I'm guessing the hot pack was an even worse compliance/legal risk.
They have no canning at all, at any facility. The hot / liquid was stopped a year ago
They have canning at a centralized facility now. It was all about being more efficient and cost effective.
Been there this week.
No more mylar bags now.
Have dried onions and carrots, along with the usual.
Marlboro Man
06-12-2014, 19:54
I live out by DIA. Anything near me?
I live out by DIA. Anything near me?
The one in Aurora is probably the closest for you.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/3263+Fraser+St+%233/@39.762598,-104.812598,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x876c649d1009aaeb:0xbd4b4 6850d6d892d
If you go to Street View it is that building with the silos behind it.
The one in Aurora is probably the closest for you.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/3263+Fraser+St+%233/@39.762598,-104.812598,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x876c649d1009aaeb:0xbd4b4 6850d6d892d
If you go to Street View it is that building with the silos behind it.
Did they close this place down? It's not listed on the home storage center website anymore. I wanted to check it out this coming week...
Did they close this place down? It's not listed on the home storage center website anymore. I wanted to check it out this coming week...
I'l go this week if you need me to chec it out before you take the trip. I'm not far away from it.
Great-Kazoo
10-18-2014, 20:00
Did they close this place down? It's not listed on the home storage center website anymore. I wanted to check it out this coming week...
It's still open, only no longer canning. Which may be why it's not listed.
Dang I hope not. If you do make it over, please let us know what types of things they're stocking at this point... thanks!
I'l go this week if you need me to chec it out before you take the trip. I'm not far away from it.
It's still open, only no longer canning. Which may be why it's not listed.
Thanks guys. The whole reason I was on the website was to look for their hours of operation. Any chance you know the hours during the week?
I'll go tuesday. I'll report on what they got.
I'll go tuesday. I'll report on what they got.
Thank you, sir!
Was there today. They had:
25lb bags of:
Great Northern Beans
Refried Beans
Black Beans
Short-term storage bags of:
Instant Potatoes
Waffle Mix
Dry Milk
Fruit Drink Mix
Hot Cocoa
#10 cans:
Apple Slices
Pinto Beans
Flour
Macaroni
Quick Oats
Regular Oats
Potato Flakes
White Rice
Spaghetti
Starter Kits
White Sugar
Red Wheat
White Wheat
Was there today. They had:
25lb bags of:
Great Northern Beans
Refried Beans
Black Beans
Short-term storage bags of:
Instant Potatoes
Waffle Mix
Dry Milk
Fruit Drink Mix
Hot Cocoa
#10 cans:
Apple Slices
Pinto Beans
Flour
Macaroni
Quick Oats
Regular Oats
Potato Flakes
White Rice
Spaghetti
Starter Kits
White Sugar
Red Wheat
White Wheat
Thanks for checking this out! I'm taking my family to the zoo tomorrow. I'm going to drag them through the store while I'm over there...
Any idea what their hours are?
Thanks for checking this out! I'm taking my family to the zoo tomorrow. I'm going to drag them through the store while I'm over there...
Any idea what their hours are?
303-371-6675
9 - 3:30 everyday (closed Friday and Sunday i think)
9 - 8 pm I think Thursday
You can also order cases of stuff they pack in #10 cans with or without having to make an account with the LDS.
http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category3_715839595_10557_3074457345616706370_-1_Y_image_0
I ordered a book, and two cases of sugar in #10 cans and they charged me $3 for shipping. I think the price is the same I will compare next time I go to the store in Aurora.
Cujo0920
12-10-2014, 18:24
Not LDS either, but find much to admire about them, not least their belief in provident living. If the SHTF they'll be uniquely equipped to weather the storm, and if they don't mind apostate allies I'd glady help them deal with any looters or marauders who want to take what's theirs'.
Not LDS either, but find much to admire about them, not least their belief in provident living. If the SHTF they'll be uniquely equipped to weather the storm, and if they don't mind apostate allies I'd glady help them deal with any looters or marauders who want to take what's theirs'.
If it wasn't for religion I would be a part of the organization.
Heck yeah they are serious. Take the Aurora Location.. They have many of these places all over. This below is a Google maps view of the Aurora Location what was the cannery.
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They also have a cool HAM antenna too.
Went to the one in COS yesterday.The prices were very nice and I picked up a few things for camping.
Will probably go back for some more things pretty soon.
I bought a bunch of honey there and turned it into hooch.
Great-Kazoo
01-20-2019, 16:58
Went to the one in COS yesterday.The prices were very nice and I picked up a few things for camping.
Will probably go back for some more things pretty soon.
Too bad they did away with in house canning ability. We may have to drive across the border, to resupply.
What was the advantage to the in-house canning? Did they have a wider selection of foods or something?
I bought a bunch of honey there and turned it into hooch.
HA.
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