Disaster Kit Food

Food Suggestions for Your Disaster (72 hour) Kit


You should include in your kit a three-day supply of non-perishable food. The food items should be compact and lightweight, in sealed packages. MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat) are a great choice because they require little or no preparation and have a very long shelf life. However, they can be pricey. Freeze-dried foods are lightweight but require extra water in your kit. Canned goods are heavy with extra refuse. Plan nutritionally balanced meals, keeping in mind that this is a survival kit. Include vitamins or other supplements if desired.

Possible foods for a kit might include:
· MRE’s
· snack crackers
· hard candy
· dried fruits
· instant oatmeal
· powdered milk
· jerky
· bouillon cubes
· raisins/nuts
· instant rice/potatoes
· dried soups
· gum
· granola bars
· instant pudding
· powdered drink mixes
· lollipops
· single serve peanut butter
· tuna
· protein bars
· canned or boxed juices
· readty to eat meats, fruits, vegetables
· trail mix