Long Term Supply

How to Calculate Long Term Food Needs


Longer-Term Supply

For longer-term needs, and where permitted, gradually build a supply of food that will last a long time and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat, white rice, and beans.

These items can last 30 years or more when properly packaged and stored in a cool, dry place. A portion of these items may be rotated in your three-month supply.


One-Month Basic Food Supply for One Adult:

#10 can Best if used by Suggested 1 yr amnt
Wheat 3 20+ years 400 lbs (all grains)
White flour 1 3-5 years
White Rice 2 3-4 years
Quick Oats 1 4-5 years
Macaroni 1 6-8 years
Pinto beans 1 6-8 years 60 lbs (legumes)
White Sugar 1 20 +years 60 lbs
Powdered milk 1 2-3 years 16 lbs
Cooking oil 1 bottle 2 years 10 quarts
Salt 1 canister 20+ years 8 lbs



Additional Possible Items

Amount per adult Best used by

Garden seeds 25 pkg per family 1 year
Yeast 1 lb 6 mo-1 yr
Baking pd/soda 2 each 18 mo
Powdered eggs 4 lbs varies
Canned meat 20 lbs 3-4 years
Peanut butter 10 lbs 2-3 yrs
Canned vegetables 35 lbs 2-3 yrs
Canned fruits 100 lbs 2-3 yrs
Margarine 20 lbs 6 mo
Jello/Gelatin 15 lbs 1 yr
Canned soup 48 cans 1-2 yrs
Spices varies 1 yr