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After all the destruction seen brought on by Super Storm Sandy it makes you really take a step back and look at you own preparedness. Would I be able to take care of my family during a Natural Disaster or would I be like the masses looking for food and water, gas for the generator and every other basic necessity?

The time to act is now and get those food supplies purchased and put away for just what we’ve seen unfold in the aftermath of Sandy. It would be a lot more comforting knowing you had a back closet full of supplies to get you through the first 72hrs, or even what I suggest is 2 weeks. This is a much better choice when you look at the total destruction left behind and how long it might take to get stores restocked and power restored.

A great way to be prepared for all your Emergency Food Storage needs is easy to prepare food pouches. Mostly used for camping and hiking it makes a great choice for an Emergency Food Supply for you and your family in case of any emergency or natural disaster. Online retailers carry easy to prepare meals in Pouches, 7 and 5 Day Box Kits or Long Term Storage Buckets. There are multiple choices and products so it will be easy to get the right amount of food for your family.

We are going to look at some of the choices out there and what they have to offer. A lot depends on your personal preferences and what kind of storage room you have.  These kits can be stored for five (5+) years in a cool, dry environment so you can always feel safe and secure knowing you and your family will always be prepared.

Food Boxes

Alpine Aire Foods

5 Day Instant Gourmet Meal Kit (17 Pouches)

Specifications:

- These convenient, cost effective and delicious Gourmet Meal Kits are designed, produced and delivered with the utmost care and concern for complete nutritional value. Each pouch represents one meal. Some days offer desserts but all days offer at least 2000 calories per day. For your convenience, products can be prepared directly in the pouch. Simply boil water (when needed), pour into the pouch, stir, and wait 15 minutes for a hot tasty meal.

- These kits can be stored for five (5+) years in a cool, dry environment.

Kits Includes:

 Day 1:

- Apple Crisp

- Chicken Salad w/Crackers

- Pasta Roma

Day 2:

- Strawberry Honey Granola with Milk

- Peanut Butter and Crackers

- Beef Rotini

Day 3:

- All American Roast Beef Hash

- Alpine Minestrone Soup

- Mountain Chile

- Chocolate Mud Slide

Day 4:

- Blueberry Honey Granola w/Milk

- Cheese and Crackers

- Western Style Tamale Pie w/Beef

Day 5:

- Hash Browns w/Reds & Greens

- “Soup-er” Split Pea

- Santa Fe Black Bean and Rice

- Bananas Foster

Found online for around $60

Wise Favorites Box

Wise Favorites Box consists of Wise Company s New 7 Outdoor cook-in-the-pouch meals (one of each). The new Outdoor meals contain real meat and boast extremely high calories and protein in each pouch. The box the pouches are shipped and sold in is retail ready with a glossy, high resolution finish that displays not only the nutritionals for each meal, but also terrific photos of prepared food.

Contains:

(1) Noodles and Beef in Mushroom Sauce

(1) Chili Mac with Beef

(1) Pasta Alfredo with Chicken

(1) Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini with Chicken

(1) Apple Cinnamon Cereal

(1) Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

(1) Cheesy Lasagna

Additional Details:

Real Meat in Pouches Increased Calories-ranging from 500-780

Calories Per Pouch Increased Protein-as high as 34 grams per pouch.

New Pouch Design- wider and shallower pouch for easy access to food.

Taste is Even Better!

New Breakfast Outdoor Pouch-Apple Cinnamon Cereal

Wise companies are dedicated to providing outdoor enthusiasts with ready-made, freeze-dry and dehydrated meals that are delicious, nutritious, and lightweight.

These can be found online for $40-$45

Works out to be around $5.80 per meal, so not a bad value for food that will last years.

Be Ready Pantry Buckets (42 Meals)

Specifications:

- A low-cost meal kit bucket delivering 42 delicious everyday meals. These great tasting instant meals are hearty & easy to prepare large portions. Just add water to prepar

Enough food for one person for 14 days or a family of four for 3 days. Providing over 2,000 calories per day, this is our best value for portable food storage.

- 7 + Year Shelf Life

- Total Water Required 5.4 Gal.

Kits Includes:

- 5 Multi Grain Cereal

- 5 Blueberry Granola w/ Milk

- 4 Strawberry Granola w/ Milk

- 4 Mountain Chili

- 4 Pasta Roma

- 4 Black Beans & Rice

- 4 Mashed Potatoes and Chicken Gravy

- 5 Mac & Cheese

- 4 Tamale Pie

- 3 Spaghetti Marinara

Works out to around $2.59 a meal

Wise Foods 56 Serving Grab n’ Go Bucket

Wise Company Grab and Go Food Kits are perfect for any unplanned emergency. Our ready-made meals are packed in airtight NITROGEN PACKED Mylar pouches, and then encased in durable plastic containers.

Kit Includes:

2 servings per day for 1 adult for 4 weeks/4 adults 1 week

Savory Stroganoff 4-Srv

Chili Macaroni 4-Srv

Pasta Alfredo 4-Srv

Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini 4-Srv

Teriyaki and Rice 4-Srv

Cheesy Lasagna 4-Srv

Hearty Tortilla Soup 4-Srv

Apple Cinnamon Cereal 8-Srv

Brown Sugar and Maple Multi Grain 12-Srv

Crunchy Granola 8-Srv

25 Year Shelf Life (With Proper Storage)

Found online for $99.00

84 Serving Grab n’ Go Bucket

Wise Company Grab and Go Food Kits are perfect for any unplanned emergency. Our ready-made meals are packed in airtight NITROGEN PACKED Mylar pouches, and then encased in durable plastic containers.

Kit Includes:

3 servings per day for 1 adult for 4 weeks/4 adults 1 week

Savory Stroganoff 8-Srv

Chili Macaroni 8-Srv

Pasta Alfredo 8-Srv

Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini 8-Srv

Teriyaki and Rice 8-Srv

Cheesy Lasagna 8-Srv

Hearty Tortilla Soup 8-Srv

Apple Cinnamon Cereal 8-Srv

Brown Sugar and Maple Multi Grain 12-Srv

Crunchy Granola 8-Srv

25 Year Shelf Life (With Proper Storage)

Found online for $150

Cook in the Pouch – Emergency 72 Hour Meal Kit

3 days/4 servings per day/ 20 ounce lunch and dinner entrees.

Kit Includes:

Day 1

2 – 10 ounce servings: Cheesy Lasagna cook in the pouch Entre

2 – 10 ounce servings: Pasta Alfredo cook in the pouch Entre

Total Servings: 4

Day 2:

2 – 10 ounce serving: Savory Stroganoff cook in the pouch Entre

2 – 10 ounce servings: Teriyaki and Rice cook in the pouch Entre

Total Servings: 4

Day 3:

2 – 10 ounce servings: Chili Macaroni cook in the pouch Entre

2 – 10 ounce servings: Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini cook in the pouch Entre

Total Servings: 4

7 Year Shelf Life (With Proper Storage)

Found online for around $30

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