Foods to Stock up on in Case of an Emergency

5/10/2018 (Permalink)

A big part of preparing for an emergency is making sure that you have enough food in case of a disaster. The key to having a good emergency stockpile is not about doubling up on your groceries for the week, but instead buying the right kind of food. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends keeping a 2-week food supply, other sources would advise keeping a 2-3 month supply.  At the very least, you should have a basic food supply enough for 3 days. Focusing on foods with a long storage life and buying in bulk can help you get the most out of your food supply. Here’s a list of foods you should add to your list:

1. Canned meat
2. Canned vegetables
3. Canned soups
4. Nuts
5. Granola Bars
6. Peanut Butter
7. Multivitamins
8. Beef Jerky
9. Powdered Milk
10. Dry pasta
11. Instant Coffee and Tea
12. Water – 1 gallon per person per day