Emergency preparedness stockpile grocery list
Every American should have at least a three-day supply of food and water stored in their home, with at least one gallon of water per person per day. 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. Depending on your family’s needs, you may also need medical supplies, pet food, contact lens solution or diapers. If it’s too expensive for you to buy everything for your stockpile at once, pick up one or two items every time you go to the grocery store. Stock up on canned vegetables or batteries when there is a sale. Bulk “club” stores can also help you save money on your supplies, especially if you split a case with a friend, co-worker or neighbor, who can serve as your “preparedness buddy.” For more tips on creating your own emergency preparedness stockpile, see www.getreadyforflu.org/clocksstocks
Get Ready Grocery Shopping List
Bottled water
Canned juice
Canned or boxed milk
Canned fruits and vegetables
Green beans
Corn
Peaches
Fruit cocktail
Pears
Pineapple
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned pasta or spaghetti
Crackers (look for low-sodium)
Canned meat and fish
Chicken
Turkey
Tuna
Vienna sausages
Salmon
Soups (look for low-sodium)
Dried fruit
Protein drinks
Granola bars
Dried cereal
Nuts (unsalted, preferably)
Cookies, candy bars, hard candy