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