Mutual Assistance Groups
Find strength in community. Join an official MPP MAG or start one in your area.
Your Preparedness Family
A Mutual Assistance Group (MAG) is a small, organized community of like-minded individuals who come together regularly to share skills, build relationships, and prepare for emergencies as a team.
Think of it as your preparedness family β people who share your values, watch your back, and help you become more self-reliant. MAGs meet regularly to train, plan, and build the bonds that matter most when times get tough.
Our 2 Official MAGs
Join us on Facebook to connect with your local chapter
Lees Summit & Surrounding Area MAG
Our Lees Summit chapter serves the greater Kansas City metro area on both sides of the state line. Focused on urban and suburban preparedness, community networking, and practical skills training for families of all experience levels.
No upcoming meeting scheduled β check our Facebook group for updates.
Topeka & Surrounding Area MAG
Our original chapter rooted in the heart of Kansas. This group focuses on rural and suburban preparedness, homesteading skills, and the strong community bonds that define the MPP spirit.
Next Meeting
Topeka MAG β "So You Bought a Farm. Now What?" with Julie Pennington Falk of Pure Lamb
Archived MAG Meetings
A chronicle of the meetings, trainings, and workshops we've held together as a community.
Topeka MAG β Meat Canning Workshop with Angela Allard of Grumpy Acres Farm
Few skills pay back like the ability to preserve meat at home. This August, the Topeka MAG welcomes Angela Allard of Grumpy Acres Farm for a hands-on meat canning workshop that takes the mystery (and the worry) out of pressure canning. Meat is one of the highest-value, highest-risk foods to put up β done right, a jar of home-canned beef or chicken can feed a family for pennies and sit safely on a shelf for years; done wrong, it can be dangerous. Angela walks us through the whole process the right way: selecting and prepping cuts, packing methods (raw vs. hot pack), dialing in your pressure canner for our altitude, safe processing times, and how to test a seal you can trust. We'll cover the gear you actually need vs. the gear that's just nice to have, how to troubleshoot cloudy liquid or failed seals, and how to build a pantry rotation that keeps your family fed through winter, power outages, and lean seasons. Whether you've never touched a canner or you're looking to refine your technique, you'll leave with a clear, repeatable process and the confidence to put up your own meat at home. Bring a notebook and your questions β and bring a friend. Preparedness is better in community.
Join or Start a MAG
Tell us about yourself and your location β we'll help match you with your nearest group or help you start one.
