Emergency Pantry/Fridge Foods

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TheIndianGirl

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Nowadays, we need to prepare for shutdowns, grocery stores without food, weather emergencies, power failure, etc. What foods do you have in your emergency pantry/fridge?

I try to stock up for two weeks (single person) with the following. Power failure doesn't last too long, so I still buy some perishables but not a lot.

Pantry
Canned beans/fruits
Canned tuna/salmon
SPAM
Whole Grain Bread
Rice
Pasta
Ramen/Soup Bowls
Chips/Snacks
Seasoning Veggies: Fresh Onions/Garlic/Jalapeno/Chili
Apples
Teas
Water
Peanut Butter

Fridge
Eggs
Almond Milk
Frozen Vegetables
Trader Joe's microwaveable/oven ready meals
Jam
 
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SophieT

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Probably water, water and then more water. Bottled water

Otherwise your choice in non-perishable goods.

Stock up on pet food too if you have pets.

Maybe even a generator that will at least keep the food in your fridge/freezer from spoiling
 
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SigP226

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50lb bag of rice
50lb bag of beans
Water
Solar Powered Generator to run a fridge in the case that there are perishable life saving medical supplies such as insulin.

Done
 
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TheIndianGirl

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Generators are a great idea. However, it is not an option for people who live in apartments or townhomes with small backyards.
 
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SophieT

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TheIndianGirl said:
Generators are a great idea. However, it is not an option for people who live in apartments or townhomes with small backyards.
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Right. Which is why I said 'maybe'. Then again, Sig is suggesting a solar powered gen. Sounds like a good idea
 
Lanolin

Lanolin

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what, no emergency chocolate?

I'd add cheese to the list.
 
Pemican

Pemican

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On the shelf:
canned chicken stock (for making soup from whatever you have)
dried soup mixes
dried shiitake mushrooms
dried beans
salt, pepper and assorted spices
rice
oatmeal
instant mashed potatoes
all kinds of canned veg, fruit, soup, meat
dried fruits
almonds & pistachios (I'm allergic to peanuts & cashews)
multi-vitamins
tea & coffee
semi-sweet chocolate

In the fridge:
eggs
cheese
smoked ham
Italian dried salami
cabbage (it lasts a long time)

Other emergency supply:
flashlights & spare batteries
candles & candle holders
lighters & matches
camping type stove and fuel
camping pots & kettle that work well with the stove
multiple jugs of water
hand operated water filter
battery powered/solar/hand crank radio
first aid supplies
fishing equipment
 
Pemican

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The list of emergency supplies can go on and on, but I might add a solar device for recharging your cell phone.
 
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For me it would be any dried foods, raisins, apricots, beans, split peas, etc. Lots of flour, dried packaged yeast. Salt, sugar. Canned goods of al types. UHT milk, at least ai liters in liter containers. Cold supplies including meats frozen, fats for baking, and more. Probably a lot more shelf life items.

I tend to keep mhy larder stocked and rotated all of the time, so no rushing out to buy too much for me..

Actually my buying and storage habits were formed from childhood, and it includes theabove, so I guess I could not change much.
 
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SigP226

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There are a few other staples that I would have as well if we want to turn this into more of a survivalist thread?
 
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TheIndianGirl

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SigP226 said:
There are a few other staples that I would have as well if we want to turn this into more of a survivalist thread?
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Sure. What are the other items?
 
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SigP226

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Aside from the above provisions.

Rifle - with plenty of appropriate ammunition
Side Arm
Hunting Knife
Kevlar Line
0 degree sleeping bag
Mini Multi Tool
Button Compass
LED Squeeze Light
Fire Starting Kit
Water Storage Device
Water Purification Tablets - if necessary
Electrolyte Tablets
Signal MirrorS
Safety Pins
Can Opener
Stainless Steel Wire
Duct Tape
Magnifying Lens
Waterproof Note Paper
Ink Pen
Broad Spectrum Anti Biotic Ointment
Hacksaw
Ceramic Razor Blade
Rod and Reel
 
Lanolin

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Have a disaster kit somewhere handy

If you living in town, or apartments then its knowing your neighbours and who to contact. Your local church will have foodbank or emergency pantry, if it doesnt then find a church that does.
 
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BeALamp

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TheIndianGirl said:
Nowadays, we need to prepare for shutdowns, grocery stores without food, weather emergencies, power failure, etc. What foods do you have in your emergency pantry/fridge?

I try to stock up for two weeks (single person) with the following. Power failure doesn't last too long, so I still buy some perishables but not a lot.

Pantry
Canned beans/fruits
Canned tuna/salmon
SPAM
Whole Grain Bread
Rice
Pasta
Ramen/Soup Bowls
Chips/Snacks
Seasoning Veggies: Fresh Onions/Garlic/Jalapeno/Chili
Apples
Teas
Water
Peanut Butter

Fridge
Eggs
Almond Milk
Frozen Vegetables
Trader Joe's microwaveable/oven ready meals
Jam
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If there is a power failure, you have many foods that need to be cooked. May I suggest a trip to google where there are many lists of suggestions for non perishable foods that are nutritious and don't require cooking ;)
 
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DWR

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TheIndianGirl said:
Nowadays, we need to prepare for shutdowns, grocery stores without food, weather emergencies, power failure, etc. What foods do you have in your emergency pantry/fridge?

I try to stock up for two weeks (single person) with the following. Power failure doesn't last too long, so I still buy some perishables but not a lot.

Pantry
Canned beans/fruits
Canned tuna/salmon
SPAM
Whole Grain Bread
Rice
Pasta
Ramen/Soup Bowls
Chips/Snacks
Seasoning Veggies: Fresh Onions/Garlic/Jalapeno/Chili
Apples
Teas
Water
Peanut Butter

Fridge
Eggs
Almond Milk
Frozen Vegetables
Trader Joe's microwaveable/oven ready meals
Jam
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If the power grid goes down, you best not have any fridge foods. They will not keep more than a day or two.
Stick with non perishable. Lots of water and don't forget toilet paper.
And you will need a propane camp stove to cook on.
 
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