What am I supposed to have in my food storage? There are three main components of food storage: Food supply (three-month and long-term) Water supply Financial reserve Store foods that are a part of your normal diet in your three-month supply. As you develop a longer-term storage, focus on food staples such as wheat, rice, pasta, oats, beans, and potatoes that can last 30 years or more. Click HERE to read the entire article, complete with MORE links and great information! (after clicking the link, scroll to the top of the page... I don't know why the link sends you to the bottom of the page.)