💱 Skills & Supplies = Real Value
If systems ever get disrupted, the things people truly need — and the skills people have — could matter more than money.
Here are some categories that often come up in preparedness conversations:
🩺 Medical supplies – first aid, basic medications, hygiene items
🌱 Food & preservation – salt, seeds, storage foods
🧰 Tools & repair items – hand tools, maintenance gear
🔥 Everyday essentials – lighters, fuel, basic household items
☕ Trade comforts – coffee, small treats, morale boosters
And just as important as supplies:
👨⚕️ Medical knowledge
🔧 Mechanical skills
🌾 Gardening experience
🛡️ Security awareness
🛠️ Hands-on trade skills
In uncertain times, practical skills and useful goods can help people support each other and build stronger communities. It’s less about stockpiling and more about being capable, connected, and ready to help.