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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
You will definitely need sugar!! Baking, making drinks, or cheongs!!
Domino Pure Cane Granulated Sugar - 25 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
A total of 12 pounds of cut sweet potatoes. Use for breakfast or dinner! Saving $$ by buying in bulk.
Nature Blessed IQF Diced Sweet Potato Resealable Bag 2 lb. - 6/Case
Calcium & potassium….you can not beat collard greens for delivering nutrients!
(12 pack) Great Value Canned Collard Greens, 14 oz
Flour is a staple. I will also post a bulk gluten free flour option.
ADM All Purpose Flour - 50 lb.
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)
A really good option if you have a large family. Breakfast casseroles make life easier!
Idahoan Shreds Fresh Cut Hash Browns with Seasoning 2.125 lb. Carton
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
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
Prices will continue to rise. Stock up & store what you can NOW!!!
Cheap and easy survival food kit. What would you change? #survivaltips #frugalliving
16oz for .99¢ is a good price nowadays!!
Pot-Size Spaghetti - 16oz - Good & Gather™
3 for $6 is a great price for gluten free pasta!!!
Barilla Gluten Free Penne Pasta - 12oz
Chickpeas are incredibly dense in protein and carbs, and they're one of the most flexible ingredients you can have.
Soak overnight, boil until soft, then mash with salt and oil - that's your hummus. No blender required, just a fork and some effort.
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Chickpeas
Split peas are dried peas that have been hulled and split — and that processing means they cook much faster than whole dried legumes.
No soaking required. Simmer in water for 30 to 45 minutes and they break down into a thick, hearty soup on their own...
Split Peas
So many benefits!!!
Honey has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, still edible after 3,000 years.
Sealed properly, it genuinely does not expire. It's quick energy, it soothes illness, and it's one of the most tradeable commodities you can have.
U...
Nate's Organic Honey: 100% Pure, Raw and Unfiltered Honey - 16 fl oz Bottle
FLAVOR – Real Salt is unlike any salt on earth. It’s subtly sweet, never bitter sea salt that makes every bite delicious. First try Real Salt, then try any other salt. The difference will amaze you!
NATURAL – Unrefined, unprocessed and ancient sea s...
Redmond Life Real Salt Fine Pouch 26 oz
Great price for nutritious snack!!!
Dried Cranberries - 5oz - Good & Gather™
Multipack. Great snack alone or can be added to your oatmeal, cereal, drinks & baking recipes.
Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices Multipack - 6ct/2.1oz - Good & Gather™
Great for snacking, baking, and for feeds birds 😂 Also can be soaked in water for a slight sweet drink that has old school medicinal properties.
Sun-Maid California Sun-Dried Raisins Canister - 20oz
Did you know peanuts are considered a plant based protein? Yes, you get 7 grams per 1 oz of peanuts
Planters Heart Healthy Cocktail Peanuts - 16oz
Don’t be unprepared just because you have food sensitivities. Stock up on what you need.
Bob's Red Mill 25 lb. Gluten-Free All-Purpose Baking Flour
Buy in Bulk and save money. Same food items your favorite restaurant uses!
Canned Fruit
24 pounds of diced carrots…soups, salads, sides or even add to burgers, meatloaf & more to bulk up and add extra nutrition
Diced Carrots $1 a pound!!!
24 pounds of frozen fresh Peas
Add the flavor of fresh produce to your menu with these peas. Once prepared, peas offer a mild but slightly sweet taste. They also have a soft texture with a filling consistency. These peas are great to boil in water a...
Bulk Frozen Fresh Peas
Buying in bulk will save you money. You can also freeze some or dehydrate some of them.
Canned Vegetables
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
Portable and Compact Water Storage Containers are designed for easy transport and storage of water. Perfect for emergencies, camping, or kitchen use, these containers ensure water is always accessible wherever needed.
Emergency Water Storage Containers
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
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
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
Keep everyday household staples like flour, sugar, coffee, cereal, oatmeal, grains, pasta and spices fresh and airtight.
OXO Good Grips 4.4 qt Clear Pop Container 1 pk
Fertilizer prices are about to rise rapidly and there will be a shortage! Stock up now!!!
AgroThrive Organic Flowers/Fruits/Vegetables 3-3-5 Fertilizer 32 oz
Water Storage necessity
This soft water bag is ideal for a wide range of applications including garden irrigation, farm watering, outdoor camping, filling water tanks, emergency water supply, and more, both indoors and outdoors.
Complete Accessory...
VEVOR Water Storage Bladder, 142.7 Gal Collapsible Water Storage Bag, Wear-Resistant 1000D PVC Soft Waters Bag, Leakproof Camping Tank Containers for Garden Irrigation RV Emergency Use, Blue
In case there are air quality issues or an outbreak of an airborne disease.
3M™ Aura™ N95 Particulate Respirator, 9205PH-20-DC, Pack of 20 Respirators
No matter if you're in Peruvian mountain passes or high-traffic wilderness areas closer to home, Aquatabs water purification tablets quickly and reliably purify drinking water.
Water Purification Tablets - Package of 30
Dual-fuel design allows you to power the headlamp with 3 AAA alkaline batteries (included) or the rechargeable BD 1500 lithium-ion battery and charger (not included)
Brightness Memory allows you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness set...
Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp | REI Co-op
You can use it to clean wounds and also rig your own hobo stove in an emergency.
Equate 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic, 32 fl oz HSA/FSA Eligible
If the power goes out you need alternative and sometimes old fashioned options!
Manual Can Openers in Kitchen Tools & Gadgets