An EXAMPLE of a one month supply for one person based on the minimum 1600 calorie recommendations in the food pyramid would be as follows: Those foods marked with an * are considered Basics or shelf stable foods.
- 18 oz. box of oatmeal* 1 lb. of rice*
- 20 oz. package of pasta* 5 lbs. flour*
- 1 lb. popcorn* 34 cans (15 oz.) vegetables
- 26 cans (15 oz.) fruit 2 lbs. cheese
- 4 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk* 3.2 lbs powdered milk (powder to make 4 gallons)*
- 1 jar of peanut butter* 4 (6 oz.) cans tuna
- 4 (5 oz.) cans chicken 4 (5 oz.) cans ham
- 8 (15 oz.) cans cooked dry beans* 1 quart oil or shortening*
- 1 lb. nuts 5 lbs. sugar/honey*
- ¼ lb. of salt (4 oz.)*
1 MONTH SUPPLY OF BASIC (SHELF STABLE) FOODS
Shelf stable foods are also called the BASICS. An EXAMPLE of a ONE month supply of the Basics would be as follows:
- 1 can (6 lbs.) wheat 1 can (6 lbs.) rice
- 1 can (3 lbs.) oats 1 can (3 lbs) macaroni
- 1 can (4 lbs.) non-fat dry milk 1 can (5 lbs.) beans
Plus….
- 5 lbs. flour 5 lbs. sugar
- 1 box of salt 1 quart of oil or shortening.
A STARTER KIT can be purchased for $20.25 and consists of
- 2 cans (6 lbs. ea.) wheat 2 cans (6 lbs. ea.) rice
- 1 can (3 lbs.) oats 1 can ( 5 lbs.) pinto beans.
To this you would want to add:
- 5 lbs. flour 5 lbs. sugar
- Salt 1 quart cooking oil or shortening (shortening stores longer and can be melted and used for oil)