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Calculate exactly how much emergency food your household needs from 72 hours to 90 days, with quantity and budget estimates.

Emergency Food Supply Calculator

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🟡 Standard readiness (7–29 days)

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How Many Calories Do You Need in an Emergency?

In a home emergency, calorie planning matters just as much as water planning. Most adults should target roughly 2,000 calories per day for baseline readiness, while children under 12 often need around 1,400 calories per day. If your household expects cold weather, intense physical labor, or higher activity, a higher-calorie plan can provide a safer buffer.

Emergency food planning works best when you combine calorie targets with practical pantry staples. Shelf-stable foods like rice, beans, oats, canned protein, and cooking oil make it easier to build a reliable reserve on a tight budget. This calculator converts household calorie needs into realistic shopping quantities and quick cost ranges.

The $100 Two-Week Emergency Pantry

Item	Target Quantity (2 adults / 14 days)	Estimated Cost	Notes
White rice	15 lbs	$18	Long shelf life, high calories per dollar
Dried beans	10 lbs	$16	Protein + fiber backbone
Oats	6 lbs	$11	Fast breakfast and no-fridge option
Canned protein	18 cans	$28	Tuna, chicken, spam, sardines
Canned vegetables	14 cans	$13	Micronutrient coverage
Peanut butter + oil	3 jars + 1 bottle	$14	Dense calories and cooking flexibility