For one person based on the MINIMUM (1600 calories) recommendations in USDA MyPlate
18-ounce box oatmeal*
1 pound rice*
20 ounces pasta*
5 pounds flour*
1 pound popcorn*
34 (15-ounce) cans vegetables
26 (15-ounce) cans fruit
2 pounds Velveeta
4 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk*
3.2 pounds powdered milk (powder to make 4 gallons)*
1 jar (18-ounce) peanut butter*
4 (6-ounce) cans tuna
4 (5-ounce) cans chicken
4 (5-ounce) cans ham
8 (15-ounce) cans cooked dry beans*
oil*
shortening*
nuts
sugar*
syrup*
jam*
molasses*
salt*
*Also considered a “basic” food storage food. Most store long-term when stored properly.
NOTE: For a 2400 calorie diet, add 1 more box of oatmeal, 1 pound of rice, 40 ounces of pasta, 1 pound of popcorn, 17 cans of vegetables, 8 cans of fruit, 1 can of chicken, 1 can of ham and 5 cans of cooked dry beans.