Stocking the cupboards in the event of a pandemic in the USA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks Flour Poster!

Another confession. My prepper sibling sent me...rations.

Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-Rice-Chicken-Can/dp/B000M7Z2JA/ref=asc_df_B000M7Z2JA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167119746601&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12726931126846989681&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008166&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-311599013481&psc=1

and for breakfast this...
https://www.amazon.com/Augason-Farms-Scrambled-Egg-Mix/dp/B00LBGOK94/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=pancake+long+term+storage&qid=1582684157&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-4

I think I have 8 of these from my sib. I put them in my closet b/c they have something like a 20--year shelf life. I'm positive they suck, but still. Nice to have.

I've been wanting an excuse to buy a giant pail of dehydrated potato shreds, maybe it's time...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If I were really afraid of a pandemic that would be extremely dangerous for those in my household (I don’t think this corona virus is it), I would get a freezer for the garage. Lots of meat, frozen vegetables, breads, and milk.

I would fully stock the pantry with rice, grains, beans, cereals, plus all the other things we normally keep- chicken stock, soups, pasta, etc.

I wouldn’t assume that power would go out or water cut off. I would prepare just to be housebound for potentially months. I would stock differently I were afraid of power or water shutoffs.

Uh, what?! No.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Indian-American household. We have so much rice, beans, lentils, various kinds of flour, various kinds of cooking oils, spices, salt, sugar, canned and frozen goods as a matter of routine that we can probably survive for months.

We are also cook-from-scratch kind of people - so that helps.

Previously-poor American from the deep south here. Me too except for the "various kinds of flour" ...so curious about that.. plan to google later.

Yup. My parents bring a truckload of canned goods and laundry soap everytime they visit. I haven't stocked up and I have 10lbs rice, 10lbs dried legumes, 10lbs pasta, gallon of cooking oil, so much canned tomatoes, fruit, vegetables-for one adult and one kid.

previously poor person here. I can't help but food hoard. I also can't help but hoard socks, undies, and basic home needs. I'm a little embarrassed to say this but I have, easily, 6-months of tp, tissue, soap, shampoo, conditioner, tampons, pads, razors ect...I even have stored tamaflu, rx cough meds, eye and ear drops, adult OTC meds...so much stuff. I can't stop myself.

For this possible pandemic, I need OTC liquid advil and tylanol. That's it. Because of the season, stores are low on that stuff.

This is super crazy: I just planted frost-safe veggies. !!! I know it's crazy but as an affluent DCUM-er, I can't stop myself. That said, I don't have a gun.

PP, do not be embarrassed. I will join you in the toiletries/ meds hoarding category. I discovered, when I cleaned out my bathroom vanity a month ago, that I can't pass up a shampoo/ conditioner/ soap/ tampon etc sale. I have lots of prescription asthma drugs stockpiled, and some Z-packs. I am using most things up before I buy more, because I do have more than enough and $$ are tight at this moment. I have also food hoarded in the past, so I am using up lots of canned green beans/ pineapple/ black beans.
I also think your frost veggies are a good idea.

Thank you. I'm planting potatoes when it's time...maybe in boxes. I've done both boxes and beds. Can't decide. It's the only carb I can create out of dirt and sun!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks Flour Poster!

Another confession. My prepper sibling sent me...rations.

Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-Rice-Chicken-Can/dp/B000M7Z2JA/ref=asc_df_B000M7Z2JA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167119746601&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12726931126846989681&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008166&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-311599013481&psc=1

and for breakfast this...
https://www.amazon.com/Augason-Farms-Scrambled-Egg-Mix/dp/B00LBGOK94/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=pancake+long+term+storage&qid=1582684157&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-4

I think I have 8 of these from my sib. I put them in my closet b/c they have something like a 20--year shelf life. I'm positive they suck, but still. Nice to have.

I've been wanting an excuse to buy a giant pail of dehydrated potato shreds, maybe it's time...

...well, that's the one thing my sib didn't send.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Guns and ammo. Then I have what's in your cupboard.

Honestly I wish we had one rifle in the house. I’m worried about societal breakdown and looters.

Yup. My sister & I were talking about this today.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Indian-American household. We have so much rice, beans, lentils, various kinds of flour, various kinds of cooking oils, spices, salt, sugar, canned and frozen goods as a matter of routine that we can probably survive for months.

We are also cook-from-scratch kind of people - so that helps.

Previously-poor American from the deep south here. Me too except for the "various kinds of flour" ...so curious about that.. plan to google later.

Not PP but in our pantry at the moment:
All-purpose flour
Bread flour
Whole wheat flour
Almond flour
Corn flour
Self-rising flour
Etc.

Thanks! I asked the question and I will ask another. What do you do with all that flour? We make pancakes and waffles. That's it. Am I missing something? (quick and easy that the kids will eat?)

NP. In our house we have multiple food allergies. Using a mix of flours gets us closer to that wheat taste. Also, different allergy friendly recipe writers use different subs.

[Anonymous]

Just went to target to get dry goods. Thanks for the reminder, DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Just finished stocking in case s$&* hits the fan. I do suffer from anxiety so this maybe over the top:

Pantry:
Cereal.
Oatmeal.
Pasta and sauce.
Pancake mix.
Popcorn 2 family boxes.
Lentils, Dried Beans, Spices, Salt, Sugar.
Instant noodles-6 packs
Rice 20lb bag.
Flour.
Eggs 4 dozen.
Meats - freezer stocked.
Frozen vegetables 7-8 bags.
Jams etc.
Powdered milk.
Cookies, Chocolate, Nuts.
Fresh vegetables and fruits.
Canned tomatoes.
Cans of soup.
Canned beans.
3 milk gallons.
2 butter.
Bread.

Miscellaneous:

Paper towels, Tissues, 2 propane cylinders, water, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, anti bacterial soaps, N95 and Surgical masks, nitrile gloves and clear protective glasses.

Medicine:
Prescription meds.
Advil - Kids and Regular.
Mucinex kids, Theraflu, Vitamin C, allergy meds, first aid, digestion meds etc.

We have two refrigerators so that helps. This stock is in addition to my regular stock. Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:lol

This title made me laugh. Of course the most obese nation in the world is worried about running out of food.

The bigger issue is what will all of the Starbucks addicts do? God forbid they should have to drink regular coffee at home.

I have a $4,000 one-touch espresso latte machine that makes better coffee than Starbucks. I sometimes use Starbucks beans, but find other boutique beans I like even more.

I work from home and it’s paid for itself by not buying out.

I have a $20 Mr. Coffee that makes better coffee than Starbucks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just finished stocking in case s$&* hits the fan. I do suffer from anxiety so this maybe over the top:

Pantry:
Cereal.
Oatmeal.
Pasta and sauce.
Pancake mix.
Popcorn 2 family boxes.
Lentils, Dried Beans, Spices, Salt, Sugar.
Instant noodles-6 packs
Rice 20lb bag.
Flour.
Eggs 4 dozen.
Meats - freezer stocked.
Frozen vegetables 7-8 bags.
Jams etc.
Powdered milk.
Cookies, Chocolate, Nuts.
Fresh vegetables and fruits.
Canned tomatoes.
Cans of soup.
Canned beans.
3 milk gallons.
2 butter.
Bread.

Miscellaneous:

Paper towels, Tissues, 2 propane cylinders, water, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, anti bacterial soaps, N95 and Surgical masks, nitrile gloves and clear protective glasses.

Medicine:
Prescription meds.
Advil - Kids and Regular.
Mucinex kids, Theraflu, Vitamin C, allergy meds, first aid, digestion meds etc.

We have two refrigerators so that helps. This stock is in addition to my regular stock. Hope this helps!

lol, how much did you spend?!?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is there anybody here that would be willing to help our family with groceries? I have three teenagers and my husband has a chronic and has been out of work for 4 months. We have been living week to week, our bank account is frequently overdrawn. Unfortunately our family is not able to help (we’ve helped my MIL even when we couldn’t afford it).

A gift card to a grocery store, I’m not asking for someone to send a random stranger cash. Food Lion, Walmart. Please?

I’m sorry for your situation, pp. why not head to a food bank?

I can’t stock up food from the food bank. And the one here in our county will only let you have three bags. I have been there. Several times over the past few months. And it’s really unfortunate because they only have non perishable stuff and one of my kids has Type 1 diabetes. It’s hard to eat healthy from a food bank. The soups and cereals and starchy stuff really hiked his blood sugar up, even though he active in sports at school. I wish food banks were able to offer healthier options.

Can you post what area you’re in, so people can help recommend possible resources?

I smell a scammer.

I’m not a scammer. I wish I was. Find someone on DCUM that can vet me. I’m not a scammer. And I’m also not in DC.

Your child should qualify for free food at school. If your bank account is frequently overdrawn, caronavirus isn’t going to change that. A gift card or some food won’t change that. This is a chronic problem you need to address. You should be seeking help in your local community.

Why aren’t you going to the food pantry more often? You need to secure some local help and assistance. The longer you wait the more of a problem with have with bills and needs piling up. Stop surfing dcurban and start looking for ways to actively help yourself. Sending you cereal or dog food or a $50 gift card helps you very, very little. It is easiest because you do little to get the help but it helps the least in solving the problems you have in any real way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Guns and ammo. Then I have what's in your cupboard.

I wonder this.

After Sandy, police were nowhere to be found. They were all so busy... I remember many looters and police could not respond to all the calls. The people in our neighborhood who had guns defended us.

May not be a bad idea to have one in case the poop hits the fan.

Where was this?

Yes curious where this was. I can’t remember any time in this area where I was at risk from looters.

Probably Connecticut.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Indian-American household. We have so much rice, beans, lentils, various kinds of flour, various kinds of cooking oils, spices, salt, sugar, canned and frozen goods as a matter of routine that we can probably survive for months.

We are also cook-from-scratch kind of people - so that helps.

Previously-poor American from the deep south here. Me too except for the "various kinds of flour" ...so curious about that.. plan to google later.

Yup. My parents bring a truckload of canned goods and laundry soap everytime they visit. I haven't stocked up and I have 10lbs rice, 10lbs dried legumes, 10lbs pasta, gallon of cooking oil, so much canned tomatoes, fruit, vegetables-for one adult and one kid.

previously poor person here. I can't help but food hoard. I also can't help but hoard socks, undies, and basic home needs. I'm a little embarrassed to say this but I have, easily, 6-months of tp, tissue, soap, shampoo, conditioner, tampons, pads, razors ect...I even have stored tamaflu, rx cough meds, eye and ear drops, adult OTC meds...so much stuff. I can't stop myself.

For this possible pandemic, I need OTC liquid advil and tylanol. That's it. Because of the season, stores are low on that stuff.

This is super crazy: I just planted frost-safe veggies. !!! I know it's crazy but as an affluent DCUM-er, I can't stop myself. That said, I don't have a gun.

PP, do not be embarrassed. I will join you in the toiletries/ meds hoarding category. I discovered, when I cleaned out my bathroom vanity a month ago, that I can't pass up a shampoo/ conditioner/ soap/ tampon etc sale. I have lots of prescription asthma drugs stockpiled, and some Z-packs. I am using most things up before I buy more, because I do have more than enough and $$ are tight at this moment. I have also food hoarded in the past, so I am using up lots of canned green beans/ pineapple/ black beans.
I also think your frost veggies are a good idea.

Thank you. I'm planting potatoes when it's time...maybe in boxes. I've done both boxes and beds. Can't decide. It's the only carb I can create out of dirt and sun!

I tried growing vegetables. The chipmunks enjoyed them a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just finished stocking in case s$&* hits the fan. I do suffer from anxiety so this maybe over the top:

Pantry:
Cereal.
Oatmeal.
Pasta and sauce.
Pancake mix.
Popcorn 2 family boxes.
Lentils, Dried Beans, Spices, Salt, Sugar.
Instant noodles-6 packs
Rice 20lb bag.
Flour.
Eggs 4 dozen.
Meats - freezer stocked.
Frozen vegetables 7-8 bags.
Jams etc.
Powdered milk.
Cookies, Chocolate, Nuts.
Fresh vegetables and fruits.
Canned tomatoes.
Cans of soup.
Canned beans.
3 milk gallons.
2 butter.
Bread.

Miscellaneous:

Paper towels, Tissues, 2 propane cylinders, water, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, anti bacterial soaps, N95 and Surgical masks, nitrile gloves and clear protective glasses.

Medicine:
Prescription meds.
Advil - Kids and Regular.
Mucinex kids, Theraflu, Vitamin C, allergy meds, first aid, digestion meds etc.

We have two refrigerators so that helps. This stock is in addition to my regular stock. Hope this helps!

I think this is the best post in this thread. Well done PP.

[Anonymous]

I think DH is turning into a preppier-lite. He bought water storage containers last week and I think we have like three liters of water a day for each person for three weeks in our basement. I don't even know where in the basement because I haven't looked. He talked to me this morning about building up our stocks of canned food. I'm not a prepper person and think this is all quite silly. But, for marital harmony and to calm his anxiety, I will be slowly buying extra canned food. At least it doesn't go bad quickly so I'm sure we'll use it regardless.

I didn't even think about flour and beans, etc. That's a good add. I'll include that on my list.