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Surviving 2026 : War Pantry
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items Quick starter lists for building your War Pantry! Good luck!
**prices will vary based on your location.
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Food Basics
Emergency Gear
Food Basics
This is what I would recommend stocking up
200 servings in this bag of rice!
Great Value Long Grain Enriched Rice, 20 lb
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8 bags = 104 servings
Each bag has 13 servings.
(8 pack) Great Value Black Beans, 1 lb
This 250 servings per bag! This should last for a while.
Great Value Pinto Beans, 20 lb
Great price! You can make soup, veggie burgers and gluten free breads with them.
Great Value Lentils, 1 lb
Calcium & potassium….you can not beat collard greens for delivering nutrients!
(12 pack) Great Value Canned Collard Greens, 14 oz
A pantry staple !
Great Value No Salt Added Cut Green Beans, 14.5 oz
84 servings in total
Enough for a couple of months depending on how many people are in your home & how often you make them.
(24 pack) Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15 oz
84 servings of beta carotene 🙂
(24 pack) Great Value Sliced Carrots, Canned Carrots, 14.5 oz Can
Four cans for under $4. Good deal
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 oz, 4 Count
You a little with your beans & rice or in a soup!
Swanson White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast with Rib Meat in Water, 12.5 oz. (Pack of 2)
Buy a couple extra if you can. If allergic look for alternatives.
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz Jar
Pears are a good source for fiber!
Great Value Pear Halves in Pear Juice, 15 oz
Any canned fruit stocked is better than none. Add to your oatmeal or drink or enjoy raw!
If you don’t like peaches try to substitute with a fruit with a good amount of vitamin C or fiber!!
Great Value Sliced Yellow Cling Peaches in Juice, 14.75 oz Can
Breakfast, baked goods or use to thicken soups/stews!
Quaker Oats Old Fashioned 100% Whole Grain Oatmeal, 18 oz Canister
Gluten free option!
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Non-GMO Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 32 oz Bag Shelf-Stable Ready-to-Cook
Perfect for making soup, stews and adding flavor to rice & vegetables.
Knorr Granulated Bouillon Chicken Flavor Cholesterol-Free Powder, 7.9 oz Jar
Buy as many as you can. From cleaning produce to cleaning your home and laundry. You can even brush your teeth with it! Freshen carpets & mattresses. I could never survive without this!
ARM & HAMMER Pure Baking Soda, For Baking, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 8 oz Box
I use it to clean produce with baking soda. You can use in your laundry. Spray around windows & doorframes to keep ants out.
Great Value Distilled White Vinegar, 128 fl oz
A respected company!
40 Servings
3,200 Calories
Perfect for Food Storage, Emergencies, Survival, Camping, and Everyday Use!
Certified Gluten Free
Up to a 25 Year Shelf Life!
Augason Farms Dehydrated Mixed Veggies - Gluten Free
Emergency Gear
Items that can help during an emergency
You can harvest 50 gallons for rainwater with this. I would run through some basic filtration methods and use for gardens, showers, toilets, laundry & more!
RTS Home Accents Polyethylene 50 Gallon Flat Back Eco Rain Barrel, Black Color
I love my dehydrator!! Dehydrate meat (for jerky, soups & more), fruits and veggies (for snacks, soups, teas & baking) and herbs (make your own spices).
NESCO® Clear 5-Tray Rectangular Food Dehydrator with Digital Timer, FD-5TC
In case power goes out you can still have nights on.
Solar Collapsible LED Lantern 3-in-1 Rechargeable, Flashlight & USB Power Bank - Portable, Bright, Eco-Friendly - Camping, Outdoor Activities, Emergencies (Copper) - Walmart.com
Hand cranked radio so there is no need for batteries or electricity when you are trying to get an update on what’s going on.
Qunler NOAA Weather Emergency Radio, 7400mWh/2000mAh AM/FM/WB Hand Crank Solar Radio, Portable Power Bank, Weather Alert, Flashlight for Outdoor Use
Good TT with a decent amount of info
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Includes 291 hospital-grade medical items for treating cuts, burns, sprains, and various emergency injuries, such as bandages, gauze, burn dressings, antiseptic wipes, and an instant ice pack.
First Aid Kit - 291pc Emergency Medical Supply Kit
Variety of emergency food pouches to cater to different tastes and dietary needs, including options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Each pouch provides 6 to 16 servings, making this a good starting point for emergency preparedness or outdoor adve...
ReadyWise Emergency Food Supply, 120 Serving Entree and Beverage
Travel size emergency kit. Good for your home, car, camping & travel.
On-the-Go First Aid Kit - 85 Pieces
I always travel with this one and the water bottle. This definitely needed in an emergency
Lifestraw Personal Water Filter for Travel, Hiking, Camping and Survival
Pretty good information on how to get started.
Build A Kit | Ready.gov
Portable and Compact Water Storage: The 5-gallon Samson Stackers are designed for easy transport, unlike bulky drums. Perfect for emergencies, camping, or kitchen use, these containers ensure water is always accessible wherever needed.
5 Gallon Emergency Water Storage Containers Includes Spigot and Wrench, Blue, 4 Pack