Food Ideas and Tips

• Make it a habit: Every time you go to the store for groceries, pick up a few extra non-perishable/ no cook/ canned food items.

• Each person needs enough food for 72 hours. 

• Consider purchasing food items with the following characteristics:

• Have at least a 6 month shelf life
• Are portable
• Have sufficient calories and nutrition 
• Are foods that your family will eat
• Are easy to prepare and consume
• Includes some fun/ comfort food items such as candy or sweets

• Continue to save food after your 72 hour kit is complete to create a 3 month reserve.

• Be sure to include a manual can opener if you have any cans in your food supply. 

• Remember, you will need to update your 72 hour kit in 6 months to check for expired food and to change your water supply. 

Please view the links below for food suggestions and ideas: 

http://whatscookingamerica.net/LeaSchneider/EmergencyFoodPantry.htm

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/emergency-foods-00000000038238/

http://preparedldsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/03/72-hour-kits-food-packs.html

http://lds.about.com/od/preparednessfoodstorage/a/72hour_kit.htm