Emergency Food Supply Calculator
Calculate a 2-week to 1-year supply for your household. Figures are minimums based on widely cited preparedness baselines.
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Grain
Wheat, Flour, Corn Meal, Oats, Rice, Pasta
Canned or Dried Meats
Canned, dehydrated, and freeze-dried meats. *Freeze-dried ≈ 1/3 the weight for equal servings.
Fats and Oils
Pork Fat (lbs), Peanut Butter (lbs), Olive Oil (gallons), Salad Dressing (qts), Mayonnaise (qts)
Beans and Legumes
Dry Beans, Soy Beans, Lima Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Dry Soup Mix
Milk and Dairy
Powdered Milk (lbs), Evaporated Milk (cans), Other Dairy (lbs)
Sugars
Sugar, Brown Sugar, Honey, Maple Syrup, Molasses, Jams, Gelatin, Powdered Drink Mix
Cooking Essentials
Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Yeast, Vinegar
Fruits and Vegetables
Shelf-stable: canned (quarts) and dried (lbs)
Water Storage
Minimum drinking water only (not including cooking & hygiene). CDC sanitation guideline: 8–16 drops of bleach per gallon of water.
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*Estimates per person per month from widely cited preparedness references (CDC guidance for water intake; LDS Home Storage manual–style pantry planning). Minimums shown; adjust to your family’s needs.
