Home Storage Centers
“For decades, the Lord’s prophets have urged us to store food, water, and financial reserves for a time of need. . . . I urge you to take steps to be temporally prepared.”
The Church’s home storage centers provide opportunities for members to care for their temporal needs by building a basic supply of food for long-term storage. Learn more about what your local home storage center has to offer.
What Is a Home Storage Center?
Home storage centers provide Church members and others the opportunity to build a basic supply of food for long-term storage. These centers offer a variety of prepackaged food items (such as wheat, beans, rice, and other essentials), designed to help individuals and families prepare for emergencies and maintain self-reliance.
With numerous locations across the United States and Canada, home storage centers support the Church’s mission of promoting self-reliance and preparedness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can shop at and purchase items from the Church’s home storage centers?
Anyone, not just Church members, can purchase products from home storage centers. The centers are intended to help all people prepare for emergencies by building a supply of food and water.
What types of food and items are available?
The centers offer a variety of prepackaged food items such as wheat, beans, rice, oats, and powdered milk. Some centers also provide bulk items, such as white or red wheat. See the products available at the centers.
How do I find a home storage center near me?
You can use the location map to find a home storage center near you.
What if there is no home storage center near me?
If you don’t have a home storage center near you, you can purchase most items online.
Is it possible to can my own food at a home storage center?
Centers no longer offer canning services. All food items are prepackaged.
What payment methods are accepted?
Home storage centers accept credit and debit cards (excluding American Express).
What is the return policy for items purchased at home storage centers?
You may return defective prepackaged products in the original packaging with a valid receipt within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Bulk items cannot be returned or exchanged. Refunds may be issued in the form of a check sent from the Global Services Department.