Know
Package servings do not tell you how many days your household can eat. Check calories, portions, dietary needs, and preparation instructions. Dried foods may require substantial water and cooking fuel. Include meals that need neither cooking nor refrigeration.
Get
Use the food catalog and your usual groceries to build a repeating menu. Count exact package sizes, and include the foods each household member needs. Check ingredients and allergy information on the actual package.
Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Enter what you already have to calculate your remaining purchases. An empty field means we do not know your stock.
Food calculator
Add familiar foods, record what you have, and plan meals your household will use. Include foods you can eat without cooking, along with foods that require safe water and a working cooking setup.
Enter the total daily calorie target you want to plan for. Individual needs vary. This calculator counts food energy; it does not assess complete nutrition.
Daily target: Not entered
Recorded and planned food energy: 0 kcal (0 kcal needs cooking)
Estimated days at your chosen calorie target: Set a target
Calorie coverage is not complete nutrition or an assured feeding duration.
Foods you already have
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Repeating menu
Build the menu from foods your household already eats. Review portions, ingredients, allergies, cooking instructions, and storage. The examples below are individual products, not a complete prescribed diet.
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Snacks
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OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Can Opener, 28081
1 can opener · Food · Amazon order
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Recorded so far
- Not entered
- Price
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One per household as a starting suggestion.
Search results may include other sizes or models. Match the exact item before buying.
Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
Open stored canned food without electricity.
Quantity rule: One per household if no suitable working opener is already available.
Limitation: Try it on your stored cans and check that the person using it has sufficient grip and dexterity.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Great Value Long Grain Enriched Rice, 32 oz / 2 lb
32 oz bag · Food · Walmart run
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Price
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Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
A familiar staple when your cooking and water arrangements support it.
Quantity rule: From your repeating menu.
Calories: about 20 label servings × 160 kcal ≈ 3,200 kcal per package (approximate). Requires cooking and water; dry label used. Check the actual package label.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, 42 oz
42 oz canister · Food · Walmart run
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Price
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Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
An everyday breakfast option to include in a tested meal plan.
Quantity rule: From your repeating menu.
Calories: about 30 label servings × 150 kcal ≈ 4,500 kcal per package (approximate). Follow the preparation instructions. Old Fashioned Oats, not an instant-oatmeal packet. Check the actual package label.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Great Value Black Beans, 15 oz can
15 oz can · Food · Walmart run
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Price
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Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
A ready-to-eat ingredient that can also be added to warm meals.
Quantity rule: From your repeating menu.
Calories: about 3.5 label servings × 110 kcal ≈ 385 kcal per package. Commercially canned; heating is optional. Follow after-opening storage instructions. Check the actual package label.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz jar
16 oz jar · Food · Walmart run
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Price
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Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
A shelf-stable, calorie-dense food for households that can eat peanuts.
Quantity rule: From your repeating menu.
Calories: about 14 label servings × 190 kcal ≈ 2,660 kcal per package (approximate). No cooking needed. Contains peanuts; check all ingredients. Check the actual package label.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 oz can
5 oz can · Food · Walmart run
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Price
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Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
A ready-to-eat protein option to use as part of a varied menu.
Quantity rule: From your repeating menu.
Calories: about 1 label servings × 90 kcal ≈ 90 kcal per package. One drained can = 90 kcal. No cooking needed. Contains fish. Light tuna in water, not oil or albacore. Check the actual package label.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Del Monte Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15.25 oz can
15.25 oz can · Food · Walmart run
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Price
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Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
A ready-to-eat vegetable option for meals your household already uses.
Quantity rule: From your repeating menu.
Calories: about 3.5 label servings × 60 kcal ≈ 210 kcal per package. Heating is optional. Follow after-opening storage instructions. Check the actual package label.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Great Value Pear Halves in 100% Juice, 15 oz can
15 oz can · Food · Walmart run
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- Not on list
- Price
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Quantities, store, and receiving
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Why, limitations, and setup
A ready-to-eat fruit option to add variety to your stored meals.
Quantity rule: From your repeating menu.
Calories: about 3.5 label servings × 60 kcal ≈ 210 kcal per package. No cooking needed. Juice variant, not heavy syrup. Check the actual package label.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Your household's usual shelf-stable foods
Your chosen product · Food · Choose a store
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- Recorded so far
- Not entered
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Add exact packages, preparation needs, and label calories when available in the food worksheet. Missing calories stay unknown.
Quantities, store, and receiving
Add exact packages, preparation needs, and label calories when available in the food worksheet. Missing calories stay unknown.
Why, limitations, and setup
Add exact packages, preparation needs, and label calories when available in the food worksheet. Missing calories stay unknown.
Quantity rule: Set quantity — enter the actual product, package, and amount you use.
View setup task — buying does not complete setup.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Infant food and feeding supplies
Your chosen product · Food · Choose a store
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Recorded so far
- Not entered
- Price
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Use the household's established feeding arrangements and appropriate care guidance. No automatic substitution or concentration instructions.
Quantities, store, and receiving
Use the household's established feeding arrangements and appropriate care guidance. No automatic substitution or concentration instructions.
Why, limitations, and setup
Use the household's established feeding arrangements and appropriate care guidance. No automatic substitution or concentration instructions.
Quantity rule: Set quantity — enter the actual product, package, and amount you use.
View setup task — buying does not complete setup.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Pet food, water, and care supplies
Your chosen product · Food · Choose a store
- Planned purchase
- Not on list
- Recorded so far
- Not entered
- Price
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Enter actual daily use and storage needs. Pet water entered in the water calculator is not counted again here.
Quantities, store, and receiving
Enter actual daily use and storage needs. Pet water entered in the water calculator is not counted again here.
Why, limitations, and setup
Enter actual daily use and storage needs. Pet water entered in the water calculator is not counted again here.
Quantity rule: Set quantity — enter the actual product, package, and amount you use.
View setup task — buying does not complete setup.
Reference reviewed 2026-11-14. Product links identify the listed model or package. Check the retailer for current price, seller, shipping, and local availability. Online listings do not confirm stock at your store.
Do
Write a repeating menu with meals and snacks. Turn it into package quantities, including food for infants and pets where needed. Account for allergies. Add a manual can opener. Prepare a sample day using your backup setup and record the water and fuel used. Date stored food and use older supplies first.
Plan progress records tasks you have completed. It is not a prediction of safety or a guarantee of self-sufficiency.
Extended
Expand the tested menu toward 90 days. Add variety and check that storage conditions, water, cooking fuel, and replacement habits support the larger supply.
Sources
Prepare to stay home while it remains safe and can meet your household's essential needs. Follow official evacuation instructions and have an alternative if staying becomes unsafe.