"emergency Food Kit" Question

[MindytheOrganist]

Someone had put together a list of "emergency" foods to have with you. I can't find it now, so if someone could point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

[missy'smom]

Don't have it but I'll start a list.

Things that require no refrigeration or cooking:

individual cans of tuna, chicken, salmon, etc. that have pop tops or shelf stable pouches-just check expiration dates to see what their shelf life will be

dried fruits

canned fruits with pop tops(or keep a hand powered can opener with your kit)

nuts

rice crackers?

Old Wisconsin makes beef sausage sticks and bits that are shelf stable

Things that do require cooking but good to have on hand if you have a portable burner(ours is butane powered)good for power outages:

canned soups

bottled water and dried rice

canned beans

Maybe try typing in emergency or disaster or power outage into the search box.

[scarlett77]

I remember that post too but I can't remember where it is either. Every time I leave the house with the boys I always make sure I have one or more of the following:

raisins

dried gluten-free cereal

gluten-free crackers

corn chips

popcorn (typically un-popped microwave bag for times when you are at a friend's or family's house)

fruit snacks/roll ups

My boys are young and my toddler is pretty picky. If I know ahead of time I may pack perishables such as fruit, salami, cheese, or yogurt. I have mini ice packs to use for these instances too.

[MindytheOrganist]

Thanks for the help! I have a box filled to the brim with food for him, including many of the things both of you listed. Will also send along a cooler for his Udi's bread (we never leave home without it), fruit juices, etc.

I may have overdone it, but he has an added problem - Type I diabetes, so I believe I can never be too careful with his dietary needs.