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๐Ÿฅซ 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

How many people to feed from this emergency supply

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

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

Your Estimate

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see results.

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Pro Tips

  • Rotate your stock using first-in, first-out โ€” use oldest food first and replace it
  • Store food in a cool, dark location below 70ยฐF 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