The first time I called them a few years ago we had the same misunderstanding. They thought I was asking about their welfare center instead of their food storage center. When you do go, ask for the facility tour.
For payment they accept cash or check. No credit cards.
I haven't tried all of their products, but:
* The wheat is wheat. They have red and white wheats available, so buy whichever you prefer. Be sure you have a good grinder or alternate plans to use this stuff (boiling, sprouting, etc).
* I haven't tried the beans I bought, but they appear to be pretty straightforward beans of several varieties. Do note that (at least in the bulk pack form) they have the odd rock and small clumps of dirt. When you use them, be sure to rinse them well (which you'd probably do anyway as part of the preparation process).
* The powdered milk is remarkably good for the price.
* Pasta is pasta.
* Their dried apples are fantastic. Pricey to get the big box, but you get a lot and they are good to eat on their own to say nothing of their usefulness in cooking. If they offer this in small cans at some point I'll jump all over it.
* Their hot cocoa is better than most other mixes.
* Their fruit drink mix is okay. I'd typically prefer regular water, but if my water tasted a little funny because of the purification process or something, a little pseudotang and it'd make it easier to drink.
There is absolutely no reason to not go. The people who volunteer there are very encouraging of using their resources to prepare - whether you are of the same faith or not.
As of a couple weeks ago they had all the bulk items available. They also have mylar sealers and #10 can sealers available to check out to do things at home.
For payment they accept cash or check. No credit cards.
I haven't tried all of their products, but:
* The wheat is wheat. They have red and white wheats available, so buy whichever you prefer. Be sure you have a good grinder or alternate plans to use this stuff (boiling, sprouting, etc).
* I haven't tried the beans I bought, but they appear to be pretty straightforward beans of several varieties. Do note that (at least in the bulk pack form) they have the odd rock and small clumps of dirt. When you use them, be sure to rinse them well (which you'd probably do anyway as part of the preparation process).
* The powdered milk is remarkably good for the price.
* Pasta is pasta.
* Their dried apples are fantastic. Pricey to get the big box, but you get a lot and they are good to eat on their own to say nothing of their usefulness in cooking. If they offer this in small cans at some point I'll jump all over it.
* Their hot cocoa is better than most other mixes.
* Their fruit drink mix is okay. I'd typically prefer regular water, but if my water tasted a little funny because of the purification process or something, a little pseudotang and it'd make it easier to drink.
There is absolutely no reason to not go. The people who volunteer there are very encouraging of using their resources to prepare - whether you are of the same faith or not.
