DrBanneker
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You need some basic food to get you through, 2,000 calories per adult per day with a balance amongst major food groups. Especially make sure you only get canned and dehydrated foods and keep a list of how much you have and expiration dates so you can use/dispose of it and restock when spoiled.
For the quick readers, a 2 week food list for adults from y2kkitchen.com is below. This should cost less than $75 and last about 3 years.
Do your shopping NOW. Don't wait like in Houston
2 Week Shopping List for 2 People
Protein
Canned: tuna, fish, meat, chicken, ham, etc.
14 cans
Meals
Canned: Stew, ravioli, chunky soup, chow mien, chili, hash, etc.
14 cans
Vegetables (low sodium, where available)
Canned: mixed vegetables, corn, carrots, peas, green beans, beets, spinach, hominy, tomatoes, etc.
28 cans
Fruit
Canned or dry: peaches, apricots, pears, apples, prunes, raisins, oranges, pineapple, juices, etc.
28 cans or packages
Starches
Ramen noodles, egg noodles, instant rice, angel hair pasta, crackers, instant mashed potatoes, canned potatoes, yams, stuffing mix, (buy quick cooking style)
Several boxes or cans
Beans
Canned: baked beans, pork and beans, kidney beans, garbanzos, pinto beans, etc.
7-14 cans
You need some basic food to get you through, 2,000 calories per adult per day with a balance amongst major food groups. Especially make sure you only get canned and dehydrated foods and keep a list of how much you have and expiration dates so you can use/dispose of it and restock when spoiled.
For the quick readers, a 2 week food list for adults from y2kkitchen.com is below. This should cost less than $75 and last about 3 years.
Do your shopping NOW. Don't wait like in Houston
2 Week Shopping List for 2 People
Protein
Canned: tuna, fish, meat, chicken, ham, etc.
14 cans
Meals
Canned: Stew, ravioli, chunky soup, chow mien, chili, hash, etc.
14 cans
Vegetables (low sodium, where available)
Canned: mixed vegetables, corn, carrots, peas, green beans, beets, spinach, hominy, tomatoes, etc.
28 cans
Fruit
Canned or dry: peaches, apricots, pears, apples, prunes, raisins, oranges, pineapple, juices, etc.
28 cans or packages
Starches
Ramen noodles, egg noodles, instant rice, angel hair pasta, crackers, instant mashed potatoes, canned potatoes, yams, stuffing mix, (buy quick cooking style)
Several boxes or cans
Beans
Canned: baked beans, pork and beans, kidney beans, garbanzos, pinto beans, etc.
7-14 cans