Emergency Food Supply Calculator (2024)

FAQs

How much emergency food supply do I need? ›

The following should be included in your basic disaster supplies kit:  Three-day supply of nonperishable food and manual can opener.  Three-day supply of water (one gallon of water per person, per day).

An unexpected blizzard, tornado, flood or power outage can create food-safety and supply problems. In order to be prepared for such emergencies, experts advise keeping a three-day supply of food and water on hand.

If you have the space, experts recommend a week's supply of food and water. Choose foods that don't require refrigeration and are not high in salt. Your stockpile should also contain flashlights, a radio, manual can opener, batteries and copies of important documents.

The Emergency Financial First Aid Kit is available for free from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

If you could only select five foods to survive on, potatoes, kale, trail mix, grains, and beans would get you pretty far.

That means that there's no way to tell how long each individual might live as near starvation would affect person differently. A 700 calorie a day diet would be roughly the bare minimum for basic survival. However tooth loss, organ damage and impaired vision would likely be the result of such a diet.

Canned fruits, vegetables, beans, meats, fish. Canned juices, broths and soups. Shelf-stable "boxes" of juices and milk.

Should I freeze oats before long term storage? ›

The USDA states that if unopened and stored in the pantry, uncooked cereals and oatmeal can last between six and 12 months, and for three months once opened. The oats can be transferred into an airtight metal or glass canister and stored in the refrigerator or freezer to prolong their shelf-life.

Rice and whole grains — like quinoa, farro, barley, wheat berries, or bulgur — can be cooked in bulk and used throughout the week in salads and soups, Younkin says. Rice and whole grains stored in airtight containers will last for up to 6 months in a cool, dry pantry or the freezer for up to a year.

Should I be stocking up on food in 2024? Yes, it's a prudent measure to ensure you have a well-rounded stockpile of non-perishable foods. This can provide peace of mind and security for your family in uncertain times.

Before a collapse, you should stockpile a weak supply of food, water, a flashlight, a radio, a can opener, and a contact list.

Budget around 2000 calories/day for women and around 2400 calories/day for men. If strenuous activity is anticipated, the number of calories should be increased by about 200 calories. While foods high in fat and high in sugar quickly add to the calorie count (e.g., junk food!), they provide limited nutritional value.

Multiply that daily amount by the number of days you want to plan for. For example, if you estimate $30 would be the minimum amount of money you would need, and you think five days is the right amount to plan for, you would have a comfortable baseline of $150 for your emergency preparedness reserve.

You will need 4,800 to 5,400 calories for 3 days; 22,400 to 25,200 calories for two weeks; 44,800 to 50,400 calories per month; and 537,600 to 604,800 calories for a year. The 350 Serving Long Term Food Kit provides about 47,000 calories, which could be used for anywhere between 2 weeks to 1 month.

Naturally, we tried the meal kits. A TikTok about Costco's emergency food supplies went viral, sparking some panicked speculations. But emergency meal kits are handy during emergencies and natural disasters, not just the apocalypse. I tried some emergency meals and found them good enough taste-wise and easy to make.