One very good friend gave me a 2 and 1/2 gallon bucket of dried beans for my birthday celebration last June. These came in handy each time I made chili or some other dish that called for beans.

Many stores are carrying survival rations for electrical outages and other emergencies. Look in your local grocery store and in the large chain stores for your gift you want to keep on giving in the days ahead.

You will be surprised how thankful people will be when they really need some dry milk, dried eggs. lentils and other food supplies and have your wonderful gift on hand.