If you had to purchase food because a shtf scenario...

**alotofgooddeals** · 08-14-2010, 03:56 PM

and only had $300 to do so and you knew that this food was going to have to last for a very very long time...what would you purchase? The economy isn't getting better and i think as winter months start to get here and people are having to purchase oil to stay warm i think it is going to get worse. There are other things out there also that could happen. So that being said....I really have decided it is time to figure out some ideas on what to have on hand..
Scenario would be, would have a wood stove to cook on...no refridgerator as per say...(not that would happen) Thanks for your help...

**forHISglory** · 08-14-2010, 04:56 PM

Your scenario calls for canned and dried items. I would stock up on dried beans, cornmeal, dried milk and eggs, macaroni/noodles, canned meats such tuna or mackerel, spam, dried potato flakes, canned veggies/fruits. The idea is to have a balanced menu with only dried and canned items. I would not purchase anything that is a mix or processed, but rather stretch the dollar by buying "primary" foods.

**alotofgooddeals** · 08-14-2010, 05:02 PM

sorry never bought dried eggs before? Thanks for your input...

**wanderinggrandma** · 08-14-2010, 05:10 PM

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**savvy_sniper** · 08-14-2010, 05:16 PM

I would recommend that you start off slowly. Buying extra when you find things on sale is the best way. That will make your money go farther.

It also helps to know how long something lasts, Mark the container with the date when you open it and make note when you finish it off.

Example - a large can of coffee lasts us approximately one month. I now have more than 12 cans. So I have over a year's supply.

I just bought a can of powdered eggs, but I haven't tried them yet. I am sure they will be fine in recipes. I am slowly adding various dried/freeze dried/powdered foods to my pantry - powdered cheese, milk, etc.

Just remember to buy what you eat and eat what you buy. It won't do you any good to buy cans of tuna if you won't eat it!

Check out honeyvillegrain.com. Get on their mailing list. They will let you know when they have sales/discounts.

**MaryCarney** · 08-14-2010, 05:24 PM

Soup, homemade whole grain bread and hot cereal - you want to eat cheap but stay warm AND have decent nutrition??? Soup, bread and hot cereal.

**2ndGenGranola** · 08-14-2010, 05:44 PM

I would also go for the canned and dried items but I would not buy dairy or meats unless you are on the very skinny or anemic side. You will get plenty of protein from the beans, rice and veggies.

**sunshine** · 08-14-2010, 06:30 PM

yep -- dry beans, rice, whole wheat berries (to grind for flour, to crack for cooked cereal, etc.), some canned/dried meats, fruits, veggies - some powdered milk if the budget allows.

**wanderinggrandma** · 08-14-2010, 06:45 PM

I would make sure I had seasonings to make the basics taste good. Cinnamon, salt, pepper, Chef Bonneus's beef and ham paste/soup base and some dehydrated chopped onions. Sugar would be nice and yeast or baking powder also.

**Russ** · 08-14-2010, 06:54 PM

what is "shtf scenario"?

**sunshine** · 08-14-2010, 06:58 PM

When the "stuff" hits the fan

**Russ** · 08-14-2010, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by sunshine

When the "stuff" hits the fan

I should have known that.

**frugrrl** · 08-14-2010, 07:24 PM

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**ladytoysdream** · 08-14-2010, 09:08 PM

Actually we are in decent shape.
Have dried milk, dried eggs, beans, flour, sugar, and coffee.
Also the freezer is full but if the electric went out, I would have to start canning seriously.
Plenty of canned goods in the pantry.
Only thing we would have to buy is fresh milk for the hubby.
If twas up to me, I would not even have it in the house.

I need to stock up on some dish and laundry soap. I try to stay ahead on our chicken feed.
The 2 dogs appreciate me when I stay ahead on their dog food too

TP is about a year ahead. Plenty of bar soap and shampoo.

I don't think our economy is getting better. We need our manufacturing jobs
back in the states. Buy Made in the USA.

**alotofgooddeals** · 08-14-2010, 09:15 PM

we need to take care of our own first and put some jobs back in the good old U.S.A things are just going to get worse... I fear for what can happen...I am already way behind on bills because of having hours cut for summer....We start back up full time in a couple of weeks and i am just so thankful that i am not so far gone that i cannot catch up...It will take me till January when income tax comes back before i can catch up on things but i will get there... trying to prepare for having five weeks off next summer and not having to be broke next year to so it is always good to know what people stockpile....