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Surviving 2026 : War Pantry

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Quick starter lists for building your War Pantry! I’ve tried to create different budgets to help you get started. **prices will vary based on your location.
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$50 budget

If I only had $50 to stock my pantry…..This is what I would get and add to it as I can.
 
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200 servings in this bag of rice!
Great Value Long Grain Enriched Rice, 20 lb
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This 250 servings per bag! This should last for a while.
Great Value Pinto Beans, 20 lb
 
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Calcium & potassium….you can not beat collard greens for delivering nutrients!
(12 pack) Great Value Canned Collard Greens, 14 oz
 
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Breakfast, baked goods or use to thicken soups/stews!
Quaker Oats Old Fashioned 100% Whole Grain Oatmeal, 18 oz Canister
 
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Gluten free option!
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Non-GMO Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 32 oz Bag Shelf-Stable Ready-to-Cook
 
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Four cans for under $4. Good deal
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 oz, 4 Count
 
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Add to your oatmeal or drink or enjoy raw!
Great Value Sliced Yellow Cling Peaches in Juice, 14.75 oz Can

$100 budget

If I only had $100 dollars to stock an emergency pantry this what I would start with.
 
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8 bags = 104 servings Each bag has 13 servings.
(8 pack) Great Value Black Beans, 1 lb
 
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84 servings in total Enough for a couple of months depending on how many people are in your home & how often you make them.
(24 pack) Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15 oz
 
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200 servings in this bag of rice!
Great Value Long Grain Enriched Rice, 20 lb
 
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Buy a couple extra if you can. If allergic look for alternatives.
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz Jar
 
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Great price! You can make soup, veggie burgers and gluten free breads with them.
Great Value Lentils, 1 lb
 
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Pears are a good source for fiber!
Great Value Pear Halves in Pear Juice, 15 oz
 
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84 servings of beta carotene 🙂
(24 pack) Great Value Sliced Carrots, Canned Carrots, 14.5 oz Can
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Calcium & potassium….you can not beat collard greens for delivering nutrients!
(12 pack) Great Value Canned Collard Greens, 14 oz
 
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You a little with your beans & rice or in a soup!
Swanson White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast with Rib Meat in Water, 12.5 oz. (Pack of 2)
 
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A pantry staple !
Great Value No Salt Added Cut Green Beans, 14.5 oz
 
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Perfect for making soup, stews and adding flavor to rice & vegetables.
Knorr Granulated Bouillon Chicken Flavor Cholesterol-Free Powder, 7.9 oz Jar
 
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Buy as many as you can. From cleaning produce to cleaning your home and laundry. You can even brush your teeth with it! Freshen carpets & mattresses. I could never survive without this!
ARM & HAMMER Pure Baking Soda, For Baking, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 8 oz Box
 
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I use it to clean produce with baking soda. You can use in your laundry. Spray around windows & doorframes to keep ants out.
Great Value Distilled White Vinegar, 128 fl oz