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Food Suppliers

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Bucket Suppliers (Long-Term Storage)

SupplierWhat They SellWhy They’re PopularExample Price
Augason FarmsRice, flour, oats, beans in 4-gal pails (~35–40 lb)30-yr shelf life; ships 48 states; frequent salesLong-Grain White Rice 4-gal pail — $59.99
Rainy Day FoodsSugar, wheat, rice, beans in 5-gal “super-pails” (~35–45 lb)Large selection; consistent stock; ships nationwideWhite Sugar 37 lb super-pail — $102.69
FoodStorageGuysSame as Rainy Day (distributor) plus bundlesFree shipping over $200; coupon codesWhite Sugar 37 lb bucket — $125.63

Bulk Bag Sources

SourceWhy Use ThemExample
Azure StandardOrganic & conventional grains in 25 & 50 lb bags; nationwide drop-point delivery; also sells food-grade buckets & gamma-seal lids25 lb Organic All-Purpose Flour — $27.32
WebstaurantStoreRestaurant supply wholesale pricing; cheapest per-lb if you don’t need organic50 lb All-Purpose Flour — $23.99
Warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam’s)20–50 lb sacks in-store or deliveredCheck in-store for current prices
Local feed mills / Amish bulk stores50–100 lb sacks at farm-gate prices; bring your own bucketsVaries by location