“Emergency Scavenger Hunt,” Friend, August 2018
Food & Fun
Emergency Scavenger Hunt
Illustration by Jimmy Holder
The scriptures say, “If ye are prepared ye shall not fear” (Doctrine and Covenants 38:30). You can help your family prepare by collecting supplies for an emergency kit. Use this scavenger hunt to find items in your home. Ask a parent to help you add them to your kits.
Canned foods
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Something sweet (hint: think fruit)
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Something with meat
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Something with veggies
Dry foods
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Something crunchy
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Something chewy
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Something for dessert
Comfort
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Something to read
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Something to play
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Something to hug
Tools
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Something to open cans with
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Something that gives light
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Something to clean your hands with
What else do you want in your emergency kit?
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As you gather your kits, make sure each person has water and food for three days, a blanket, and a change of clothes.
Preparedness Trifle
You could make this treat from food in your emergency kit. Be sure to get an adult’s help.
2/3 cup powdered milk powder mixed with 2 cups bottled water
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 box animal crackers or other cookies, crumbled
1 small jar raspberry jam
1 small can mandarin oranges (drain before using)
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In a medium container with a tight-fitting lid, combine milk and instant pudding. Put the lid on tight and shake for about 3 minutes.
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Layer the ingredients in a bowl in this order: half the cookies, 1 cup pudding, the jam, the rest of the cookies, the rest of the pudding, and the oranges.