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How to: Make Complete Shelf Stable Meals for the Little Food Pantries
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items To get a good understanding of this list you should watch the video “The Meal in a Bag Project”. It really got me on my journey to help stock the little neighborhood pantries when I can. Most of the bags I made cost about $7-$10. I just imagined a ve...
This lady started an awesome idea to help stock the Little Neighborhood Pantries for families with food insecurity. I loved it so much I put together several of her packs and stocked ours around town.
The Meal in a Bag Project
I like her video. Good information and well organized. I do not hand write the recipe but it is sweet that she does.
45 EMERGENCY Pantry Meals That Sit on Your Shelf + A Personal Life Update
Here is a very good Blog on ingredients and how to assemble and pack shelf stable meals.
5 Shelf Stable Meals in a Bag Every Busy Mom Needs - Life with Simply Heidi
When you add this chicken to soups and casseroles it blends in well. Good pantry item to have on hand. Having extra protein helps.
Great Value Chunk Chicken Breast, 12.5 oz Can (2 Pack)
Canned corn is a good stable item to a pantry.
Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15 oz
Canned protein a good affordable addition to any pantry.
Great Value Black Beans, 15 oz
Tomatoes and green chilis add the flavor to bland dishes. Cannot go wrong with a few cans of these.
Great Value Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, 10 oz
Rice is a good filler to make a dish go farther. The spices will add the flavor when mixed with canned chicken.
Great Value Spanish Style Rice & Sauce, 5.6 oz (Shelf Stable)
Shelf stable milk is a difficult item to find in the little pantries and a huge need. This is a great item to include for baking. At Dollar Tree you can order a case of 12 at a very reasonable price. This item alone can help with many different meals...
Marcel's Modern Pantry Whole Milk, 32-oz.
Cheese sauce can flavor many different dishes. This is a case of 24. A very nice addition to a meal pack.
Velveeta Cheese Sauce, 4 oz. Packs
Pasta is a good filler for many dishes. This paired with the velveta cheese pouches makes mac n cheese. Easy peasy.
Great Value Penne Pasta, 16 oz
This cornbread mix cost a bit more than some of the others but look close. This one only requires water to mix it. When milk and eggs are not available this one can be made with just water. Win win.
Martha White Cotton Country Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, 6 oz Pouch
Cream soups bring many dishes together and adds creamy a texture.
Great Value Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup, 10.5 oz - Walmart.com
This spaghetti sauce has Italian Sausage in it. Most just have a meat flavor. This has actual real meat. A great selection for the little pantries.
Prego Italian Sausage and Garlic Meat Sauce, 23.5 oz Jar
Order a case of 6 online. Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable broth is a staple in many of the meal bags. Adds flavor.
Founder's Street Chicken Broth Tetra Pack, 1-ct.
Tuna brings a different protein to the table. Most of the time you can switch it out with the chicken in the recipe. Add pasta, a cream soup, some green peas, cheese sauce and you got a meal.
Great Value Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 oz, 4 Pack