Many people expect that supermarket shelves always will be full of food. As a result, they don't stock up on items to provide nutrition if a major snowstorm, hurricane, earthquake, tornado, flood, riot or other emergency occurs. These events can limit food supplies for days, weeks or even months. Storing survival foods can help you get through emergency conditions when it's not possible to go to the supermarket--or the supermarket is unable to operate.
Dried Beans
Beans serve as excellent survival foods, according to the Live Science website. You can store them for several months without risk of them spoiling. Several types, such as kidney, soy, pinto and black beans, are highly nutritious. They offer plenty of protein to help you maintain energy, and are good sources of calcium and iron. Store dried beans in airtight plastic bags to prevent contamination by insects.
Raw Baking Ingredients
Raw baking ingredients from the supermarket, such as flour, sugar, oil, shortening and baking powder can help make a variety of baked goods. Such goods can serve as dietary staples during adverse conditions, according to the Survival Center website. For long-term storage, purchase honey instead of sugar. Sealed containers of honey can last for years in your pantry. Also, purchase a hand mill and buy raw grains instead of flour. You can purchase large quantities of wheat, corn and other grains in large, nitrogen-packed bags for long-term storage.
Canned Foods
Canned foods offer two distinct advantages. You can store a variety of canned foods, such as soups, corn, tomatoes, carrots and beans, so you won't have to eat the same meals everyday while you wait for emergency conditions to subside. Also, most canned foods have a shelf life of at least 12 months, according to the Survival Center website. Some canned foods, especially those that bear expiration dates, can sit in your pantry for up to 18 months.
Other Survival Foods
Dried seaweed is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and will last for months in your pantry, according to the Live Science website. Kale offers an abundance of vitamin K and dietary fiber. You can boil it and use as a base for soups. Barley lowers cholesterol, and provides B vitamins. As a plus, you can use it to brew beer or whiskey.
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