🥫 Emergency Food Supply Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to stock an emergency food supply for your household. Covers canned goods, freeze-dried meals, and MREs.

Project Details

Number of People (people)

How many people to feed from this emergency supply

Days of Supply (days)

How many days of food to store (FEMA recommends 3 days minimum, 2 weeks is ideal)

Food Type (1=canned goods, 2=freeze-dried, 3=MRE)

1 = canned goods (cheapest), 2 = freeze-dried (longest shelf life), 3 = MREs (no prep needed)

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see results.

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✓ Rotate your stock using first-in, first-out — use oldest food first and replace it
✓ Store food in a cool, dark location below 70°F to maximize shelf life
✓ Include comfort foods (coffee, chocolate, candy) for morale during stressful emergencies
✓ Freeze-dried food has a 25-year shelf life but costs 3-4x more than canned goods