Food
Build a 3-Month Food Pantry for $500
Skip the $1,500 freeze-dried kits. White rice, dry beans, oats, peanut butter, and canned tuna cover 3 months of 2,000 cal/day for under $500.
Pantry, preservation, shelf-life, and emergency meals.
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Skip the $1,500 freeze-dried kits. White rice, dry beans, oats, peanut butter, and canned tuna cover 3 months of 2,000 cal/day for under $500.
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