Emergency Food Preparedness List
I have put together the items on this list over the past two years. I personally have dealt with shipping disruptions, shortages on the shelves, and now inflation. The items on this list are the main products I use to cook meals. They offer versatility and are shelf stable. I buy these items when they are on sale to save money and feel more prepared knowing I am stocked up and will have something to eat. My pantry is a 3-layer system. I keep the essentials I use every day in my kitchen in airtight glass jars. The extras are kept on metal storage shelves, so I can restock as necessary. I write the dates on the top of the canned goods so it's easier to put what needs to be used first at the front of the shelf. The last layer I have is for emergencies only and the food on this list has an even longer shelf-life and won't be opened unless it's a SHTF scenario. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it! I hope this list is a good starting point and makes you think about if you are prepared as it is your responsibility.
Carbohydrates:
White/brown rice
Pasta
Quick oats
Rolled oats
Potatoes- red, yellow, russet
White flour
Wheat flour
Corn Meal
Proteins:
Canned tuna
Canned chicken
Canned salmon
Ground turkey (vacuum seal & freeze)
Ground beef & bison (vacuum seal & freeze)
Ground chicken & breasts (vacuum seal & freeze)
Canned beans
Fats:
Coconut oil
Olive Oil
Butter
Peanut butter
Sunflower/pumpkin seeds
Walnuts
Almonds
Pecans
Fruits:
Dried berries
Dried bananas
Canned peaches
Canned oranges
Canned applesauce
Canned jam
Frozen blueberries
Frozen strawberries
Vegetables:
Frozen broccoli
Frozen peas
Canned vegetables: carrots, corn, green beans, peas, spinach, tomatoes
Dairy:
Shelf stable canned milk: coconut, almond, evaporated
Baking Supplies, Herbs, Spices & Condiments:
White sugar
Brown sugar
Baking soda
Baking powder
Corn starch
Honey
Vanilla extract
Cocoa powder
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Cloves
Vinegar
Ketchup
Mustard
Barbeque Sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Relish
Canned broths
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Chili powder
Ground cumin
Basil
Parsley
Oregano
Thyme
Rosemary
Italian seasoning
Long Term Food Storage for Emergencies:
Items stored in 5-gallon buckets with food in a mylar bag with oxygen absorber:
Oats
White Rice
Dry Beans
Pasta
Other Items to consider:
Powdered whole milk
Powdered eggs
Freeze dried meat
Store-bought freeze-dried meal buckets with 25-year shelf life
