Why a Year Supply of Food Matters

A year supply of food closes the gap between what's in the pantry and what a household needs if grocery access is disrupted for weeks or months. Building that supply after a disruption starts means competing with everyone else for the same limited stock. A one-year food storage kit gives one person a full year of calorie coverage without separate grocery runs.

We put together two food storage configurations using staples and freeze-dried foods from supplier Rainy Day Foods. The Basic unit focuses on core calorie coverage at the lower price point. The Deluxe unit adds meal variety and a longer maximum shelf life. Choose the configuration that fits your household below.

Choose Your Food Storage Kit: Basic vs. Deluxe

We offer two food storage kits at different price points. The table below breaks down price, calories, weight, and shelf life at a glance.

Basic 1 Year Food Storage Unit For One

The Basic unit centers on wheat, rice, and beans in bulk pails, with canned staples like baking soda, salt, sugar, and bouillon rounding out the basics. It delivers 2,385 calories per day, with a shelf life between 5 and 25 years depending on what's inside. This is the lower-cost option for anyone who wants core calorie coverage without paying for meal variety.

Deluxe Year Supply of Food for One

The Deluxe unit adds freeze-dried and dehydrated fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy across multiple cases, plus a free cookbook. It delivers 2,501 calories per day and carries a shelf life of up to 30 years. This is the higher-cost option for anyone who wants more variety in daily meals and a longer maximum shelf life.

What's Included

Here is every item included in each kit, listed exactly as it ships.

Basic 1 Year Food Storage Unit For One

The Basic unit ships with 16 buckets and 8 canned items, plus yeast and a lid remover.

Buckets:

• 3 buckets hard red wheat
• 3 buckets hard white wheat
• 1 bucket small red beans
• 1 bucket small white beans
• 1 bucket instant milk
• 2 buckets pinto beans
• 3 buckets white rice
• 1 bucket black turtle beans
• 1 bucket quick oats

Canned goods:

• 1 #10 can shortening powder
• 1 #10 can baking soda
• 1 #10 can baking powder
• 1 #10 can iodized salt
• 2 #10 cans white sugar
• 1 #2.5 can beef bouillon
• 1 #2.5 can chicken bouillon

Also included: 3 packages yeast, 1 lid remover

Deluxe Year Supply of Food for One

Our Deluxe unit ships with freeze-dried and dehydrated foods across multiple cases, plus a set of wheat, bean, and rice buckets and a free cookbook.

Case 1: Dehydrated banana slices, dehydrated apple slices, freeze-dried strawberries, freeze-dried blueberries, dehydrated applesauce, dehydrated peach dices.

Case 2: Freeze-dried garden peas, freeze-dried green beans, freeze-dried sweet corn, dehydrated carrot dices, freeze-dried cauliflower, freeze-dried broccoli.

Case 3: Tomato powder, dehydrated chopped onions, vegetable stew blend (2 cans), mixed peppers, dehydrated sweet potatoes.

Case 4: Potato granules (2 cans), dehydrated potato dices (2 cans), potato flakes, dehydrated potato slices.

Case 5: Instant non-fat milk, 6 cans.

Case 6: Regular non-fat milk, 6 cans.

Case 7: Whole egg powder, ova easy eggs (2 cans), butter powder, cheese blend, shortening powder.

Case 8: Freeze-dried diced beef (2 cans), freeze-dried diced chicken (2 cans), freeze-dried ground beef (2 cans).

Case 9: Imitation beef bits (2 cans), imitation bacon bits, imitation sausage bits, imitation taco bits, imitation chicken bits.

Case 10: Refried beans, pearl barley, germade, cornmeal, regular rolled oats, 9-grain cracked cereal.

Case 11: Hot cocoa, orange drink, black turtle beans, popcorn, lentils, white cream sauce.

Case 12: Spaghetti (2 cans), elbow macaroni (3 cans), egg noodles.

Case 13: Beef bouillon, chicken bouillon, iodized salt (2 cans), baking powder, baking soda.

Case 14: White sugar (4 cans), yeast (3 one-pound packages).

Case 15: Lid remover, allocation sheet.

Buckets: 3 buckets hard red wheat, 3 buckets hard white wheat, 1 bucket small red beans, 1 bucket pinto beans, 1 bucket small white beans, 1 bucket white rice.

Also included: a free copy of "You Can Have Your Food Storage and Eat it Too" cookbook.

Nutrition & Calories

Each kit covers one person and lists calories on a per-day basis. The Basic unit supplies 2,385 calories per day. The Deluxe unit supplies 2,501 calories per day. Across a full year, the stated daily figures work out to 870,525 calories total from the Basic unit and 912,865 calories total from the Deluxe unit for one person.

Shelf Life & Storage

Store both kits in a cool, dark place at 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below for the longest shelf life. The Basic unit contains items rated from 5 to 25 years, and the Deluxe unit contains items rated from 5 to 30 years, with the range depending on the specific food inside. Mixes have the shortest shelf life in both kits, while grains and rice store the longest.

Repackage bulk items for long-term storage instead of leaving them in their original packaging. These shelf life estimates come from published industry studies, and Rainy Day Foods does not guarantee specific results since storage conditions vary by household.

Why Buy From Us

Finding the best emergency food supply usually means comparing dozens of near-identical bundles across multiple brands. We simplify that by offering just two configurations, so choosing between the Basic and Deluxe unit takes a few minutes. Each configuration carries a fixed price tied to a specific calorie target. Contact us before you order if you want help matching a configuration to your household size.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a year supply of food cost?

The Basic unit costs $1,485.79 and the Deluxe unit costs $3,087.69. Price reflects the specific food and packaging in each configuration, not a flat per-person estimate. Compare both above to see which fits your budget and calorie needs.

How many calories are in a year supply of food?

Daily calorie counts are 2,385 for the Basic unit and 2,501 for the Deluxe unit, both for one person. That range falls within typical adult needs, though individual requirements vary by age, sex, and activity level. Multiply by household size to plan full coverage for more than one person.

How much water do I need to store with a year supply of food?

Plan for roughly 150 to 200 gallons of water per person per year for drinking and basic hygiene. Neither food kit includes that amount, so water needs separate storage. We carry water containers, jugs, and filters if you want to build out water storage alongside your food supply.

What's the difference between the Basic and Deluxe kit?

Price and food variety are the two biggest differences between the kits. Basic sticks to core pantry staples in bulk buckets, while Deluxe expands into freeze-dried and dehydrated foods across more cases, plus a free cookbook. Choose Basic for lower cost and Deluxe for more variety and a longer maximum shelf life.

How long does a year supply of food last in storage?

The shelf life of our products ranges between 5 to 25 years for the Basic unit and 5 to 30 years for the Deluxe unit, since individual items vary within that range. Grains and rice last the longest, while mixes have the shortest shelf life in both kits. We find it optimal to store everything in a cool, dark spot below 60 degrees for the best results.

Order Your Year Supply of Food Today

Choose the Basic unit at $1,485.79 for straightforward calorie coverage, or the Deluxe unit at $3,087.69 for more variety and a longer shelf life. Both ship anywhere in the continental US, with final freight cost set by weight and delivery address at checkout.

Questions before you order? Call (458) 446-9431 or email usaemergencysupply.cs@gmail.com . We accept Visa, PayPal, Stripe, and Mastercard.