When severe weather impacts our area, having a simple plan in place can make a difficult situation feel more manageable. This work shop focuses on practical, no-stress ways to prepare an emergency bucket using freeze-dried foods + essential supplies.

Participants will learn how to build a compact “go bucket” (with guidance for expanding to a 5-gallon version), including a clear list of must-have items and helpful additions. In addition to food planning, we’ll cover simple supporting supplies that make your setup more functional and easier to use when needed. You’ll also learn how to choose freeze-dried foods that can be eaten as-is or quickly reconstituted, making them ideal for situations where cooking options may be limited.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What began as a way to store food has grown into a practical system for keeping real, nourishing options available when they’re needed most.

This class is centered on being prepared in a calm, thoughtful way—keeping things simple, organized, and ready when it matters.

Participants will leave with a recommended packing list and ideas for building their own emergency bucket using freeze-dried foods and essential supplies.

Limited seating available. Early registration is recommended. This workshop is part of a series. Check out the other available classes to learn more ways to use freeze-dried foods in everyday life.

Instructor BIO:

Christine Lunceford is the co-founder of Oh My Goodness Farm, a small family business focused on helping people use freeze-dried foods and simple, real-food solutions in everyday life. She works along side her sister, Autumn, and her husband, combining their shared passion for practical, healthy living.

Together, they have been freeze-drying food for the past five years. What started as a way to store food and reduce waste for their own families has grown into a business where they teach others how to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, and pantry cooking.

Christine enjoys helping others discover that real food doesn’t have to be complicated—meals can be quick, convenient, and still made with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Freeze-dried foods are becoming more popular, but many people still aren’t sure how to actually use them in everyday life. This workshop is designed to make freeze-dried foods feel simple, practical, and approachable—using real ingredients in ways that support busy schedules, travel, meal planning, emergency preparedness, and everyday convenience.

Participants will learn what freeze-dried foods are, how they compare to other food preservation methods, and why they work so well for both convenience and quality. We’ll cover practical ways to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, smoothies, soups, travel food, and quick everyday cooking. The workshop will also explore when to rehydrate foods, when you don’t need to, and how to build a simple pantry with versatile freeze-dried staples.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What began as a way to store food has grown into a practical system for simplifying meals, reducing food waste, and keeping real food options readily available for everyday life.

This class focuses on practical use—not how to operate a freeze dryer. Participants will leave with beginner-friendly guidance, everyday meal ideas, preparedness tips, and simple ways to start using freeze-dried foods with confidence.

Instructor BIO:

Christine Lunceford is the co-founder of Oh My Goodness Farm, a small family business focused on helping people use freeze-dried foods and simple, real-food solutions in everyday life. She works along side her sister, Autumn, and her husband, combining their shared passion for practical, healthy living.

Together, they have been freeze-drying food for the past five years. What started as a way to store food and reduce waste for their own families has grown into a business where they teach others how to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, and pantry cooking.

Christine enjoys helping others discover that real food doesn’t have to be complicated—meals can be quick, convenient, and still made with simple, wholesome ingredients.