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How to stock your pantry for short or long term emergencies
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items What you need to keep on hand for when shtf - loss of power, a pandemic, or zombies
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Dried grains last a long time and only need boiling water to eat - affiliate link
Jasmine Rice - 2lbs - Good & Gather™
Dried pasta is another shelf stable pantry must. Boiled water and a jar of sauce can be a meal in a pinch - affiliate link
Barilla Penne Pasta - 16oz
These precooked pouches are great for quick meals and you can still heat them up over the fire when you have no water or electricity. - affilaite link
90 Second Long Grain White Rice Microwavable Pouch - 8.8oz - Good & Gather™
Canned fruit is a great addition to your pantry and can be eaten right of the can if necessary. - affiliate link
Mandarin Oranges 15oz - Market Pantry™
Canned veggies last a long time and can be eaten out of the can or heated. Great for quick meals with or without power. - affiliate link
Del Monte Cut Green Beans - 14.5oz
Canned beans are a good source of protein when you don't have means to cook meat - affiliate link
Black Beans - 15.5oz - Good & Gather™
Canned tuna or salmon is a great pantry item to keep you going for a few weeks without power - affiliate link
StarKist Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water Can - 5oz/4ct
I have several of these that I use and rotate out, but they are fun for something a little different and seasoned for your pantry. - affiliate link
StarKist Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper Pouch - 2.6oz
Keep up on your dates on this one but peanut butter is a must in our house - affiliate link
Creamy Peanut Butter - 40oz - Good & Gather™
All natural sauce that last on the shelf makes an easy meal with pasta or pasta and meat - affiliate link
Rao's Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce Premium Quality All Natural Tomato Sauce & Pasta Sauce Keto Friendly & Carb Conscious - 24oz
Pantry staple - just add hot water - affiliate link
Maruchan Souper 6-Pack Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup - 18oz/6ct
Soup is a great thing to have around whether you just need a quick meal while you're sick or you need a complete dinner when there isn't power - affiliate link
Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup - 4pk / 76oz
Ground coffee, I have a French press which has been my saving grace more then once when the power went out.
Marcella® Sea Salt Caramel 100% Arabica Light Roast Gourmet Ground Coffee - 12 oz
I don't think these ever expire and are a great pantry addition
Marcella® Gourmet Salted Caramel Sugar Free Coffee Syrup - 25.4 oz
Inexpensive and last on the shelf a very long time in a cool dry pantry - affiliate link
Great Value Great Northern Beans, 32 oz
Pickled veggies whether store bought or home canned last sooo long - affiliate link
Mt. Olive Kosher Baby Dill Pickles, 24 fl oz Jar
Perfect way to add spice to a chili, soup, taco meat and last on the shelf - easy to home can as well - affiliate link
ROTEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, 10 oz
Make sure you keep enough on hand for each person in your household. No fighting people at the store in an emergency. Just rotate your stock periodically - affiliate link
Great Value Purified Drinking Water, 16.9 Fl. Oz., 40 Count
Quick and easy and no heat required - good for short term - affiliate link
Honey Nut Cheerios, Heart Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal, Family Size, 18.8 oz
With proper air tight storage this will keep a while and good for making your own bread, cakes, and cookies - affiliate link
Great Value All-Purpose Unbleached Flour, 5LB Bag
Keep in an air tight container that keeps bugs out and you can make your own bread, cake and cookies - affiliate link
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 4 lb
Non Food
If 2019 has taught us anything it's keep stocked up on paper products! - affiliate link
Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Toilet Paper, Soft Toilet Tissue, 12 Mega Rolls
Keep a couple extra bottles of your shampoo in the pantry - affiliate link
Suave Daily Clarifying Fresh Cleansing Shampoo - 22.5 fl oz
Extra soap for emergencies and it last a very long time - affiliate link
Dove Original Deep Moisturizing Beauty Bar Soap, Unscented, 3.75 oz (8 Bars)
Trust me on this one, even if you have a dishwasher you may not be able to use it. Keep your dishes clean with this and bottled water or even your hands and hair in an emergency - affiliate link
Dawn Ultra Liquid Dish Soap, Dishwashing Liquid, Grease Removal, Original, 18oz
Great for travel bags and just having extra on hand in an emergency or unexpected guests even - affiliate link
Oral-B Advanced Clean Toothbrushes, Color Changing Bristles, Soft, 6 Count, for Adults & Children 3+
Nice to have extra any day but especially in emergencies - affilaite link
Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste with Fluoride, Great Regular Flavor, 6 oz, 3 pack
If you have girls in your household and can't go to the store for a while you'll be glad you had feminine products in your supply closet for a few months - affiliate link
o.b. Original Applicator-Free Tampons, Multi-Pack Regular, Super, & Super Plus Absorbency, 40 CT
A solid lasts longer on the self than a gel which evaporates over time - just keep cool and dry - affilaite link
Secret Outlast Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant for Women - Completely Clean Scent - 2.6oz
Always handy to keep for extra supplies and simple cuts and scraps - affiliate link
Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose Portable Compact First Aid Kit, 160 pc
Batteries for your lanterns and flashlights - affiliate link
Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Batteries 24/PK
A couple of large candles for getting through dark hours - affiliate link
Original Large Vanilla Cupcake Jar Candle 22oz - Yankee Candle: Paraffin Wax, Glass Container, 110hr Burn Time
Small and easy to store - nothing else needed but the matches to start fire and light candles - affiliate link
Diamond Strike On Box Matches - 300ct
Flashlights are just an all around good idea for keeping on hand - affiliate link
Lepro 2-Packs LED Flash Light LE1000 High Lumens, Mini Multifunction Tactical Flashlight , Zoomable, Waterproof, Adjustable Brightness, for Camping, Outdoor and Emergency Use (AAA Batteries Included)
These are great for emergencies - radio, flashlight, charger in one and hand crank or solar powered, or electric - affiliate link
NOAA Weather Radio, posrue AM FM WB Portable Hand Crank Solar Emergency Radio, 2000mAh Rechargeable Power Bank for Phone Charger, Weather Alert, Flashlight for Emergency
LOL - because you might need something to read - affiliate link
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead|Paperback
Good for bumps and bruises and also keeping a small cooler cold - affiliate link
Instant Cold Pack - 2pk - up&up™