Long-Term Emergency Food Storage with 464,520 Calories
The ReadyWise 2160 Serving Long-Term Emergency Food Supply provides an extensive assortment of shelf-stable foods for households, homesteads, retreat properties, and organizations developing larger emergency food reserves.
With 2,160 food servings and 464,520 advertised calories, this package combines breakfast foods, pasta entrées, rice dishes, soups, and other familiar recipes in 18 Grab-and-Go storage buckets.
The assortment features freeze-dried and dehydrated foods packaged in protective Metallyte™ pouches designed for extended storage.
Whether you're preparing for prolonged utility outages, severe weather, disruptions to normal grocery access, or maintaining additional food reserves at a remote property, this collection provides a substantial quantity of stored food in an organized format.
A Large Assortment of Breakfasts, Entrées, and Soups
Variety becomes increasingly important when maintaining food supplies intended for extended use.
This ReadyWise assortment contains 16 different breakfast, entrée, and soup recipes, plus bonus maple-flavored syrup.
Entrées and main meals include Cheesy Lasagna, Creamy Pasta, Pasta Alfredo, Savory Stroganoff, Teriyaki & Rice, Southwest Beans & Rice, Cheesy Macaroni, and Potato Pot Pie.
Soup selections include Chicken Noodle Soup, Hearty Tortilla Soup, and Tomato Basil Soup.
Breakfast foods include Brown Sugar & Maple Multi-Grain Cereal, Apple Cinnamon Cereal, Crunchy Granola, Strawberry Granola Crunch, and Pancake Mix.
Six bonus pouches of maple-flavored syrup are also included.
The assortment can be combined with other shelf-stable foods to provide additional nutritional variety.
Understanding the 2,160 Servings and Total Calories
The package is advertised as containing 464,520 calories.
At an estimated requirement of 1,800 calories per person daily, this represents approximately 258 person-days of food energy.
At 2,000 calories per person daily, the same quantity represents approximately 232 person-days.
For a household of four people using 2,000 calories per person daily, the advertised calorie total represents approximately 58 days of food energy.
Actual duration depends on household size, age, activity levels, portion sizes, and individual nutritional needs.
Manufacturer-designated servings should not automatically be considered complete meals.
For more comprehensive food storage planning, consider supplementing this assortment with additional protein sources, fruits, vegetables, drinking water, and other familiar foods.
Convenient Food Preparation with Water
The included freeze-dried and dehydrated foods are prepared according to the instructions printed on each individual pouch.
Many recipes use water, although some may require heated water, additional cooking equipment, or different preparation times.
Individual food pouches contain multiple servings, allowing households to prepare food according to the manufacturer's portion instructions.
The complete preparation-water requirement for this 18-bucket assortment has not been verified.
Store adequate water for food preparation in addition to drinking, sanitation, and other household needs.
An appropriate backup cooking method can also be useful when normal utilities are unavailable.
Up to 25 Years of Unopened Storage Life
ReadyWise advertises an unopened shelf life of up to 25 years for qualifying foods stored under recommended conditions.
The assortment uses protective Metallyte™ food pouches intended for extended storage.
For best results, keep the unopened food in a cool, dry location away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and moisture.
Storage conditions and package integrity can affect food quality and shelf life.
Individual products, particularly bonus syrup, may have different storage-life specifications.
Eighteen Grab-and-Go Storage Buckets
The package contains 18 emergency food storage buckets equipped with carrying handles.
The stackable design helps organize larger food reserves in suitable storage areas.
The supplied product specifications list a combined weight of approximately 360 pounds.
Advertised dimensions are 32.5 × 37.5 × 31.5 inches, although these measurements should be verified before being entered as shipping dimensions.
Because this is a large multi-bucket assortment, plan for adequate storage space and safe handling.
The manufacturer or distributor may ship the buckets in multiple cartons.
Emergency Food Planning for Families and Groups
Larger emergency food packages can be useful when preparing for multiple household members or maintaining supplies at a shared property.
Begin by determining how many people will rely on the stored food and estimating their daily calorie requirements.
Then account for dietary restrictions, water availability, preparation equipment, and nutritional variety.
The ReadyWise 2160 Serving Emergency Food Supply provides a defined quantity of stored calories and servings that can be incorporated into a household or group preparedness calculation.
An Organized Addition to Long-Term Preparedness
Emergency food storage is most useful when combined with a broader preparedness strategy.
Maintain suitable drinking water reserves, first aid supplies, lighting, communication equipment, and backup cooking arrangements.
Review storage conditions periodically and keep an inventory of available food.
The ReadyWise 2160 Serving Package offers a substantial assortment of breakfast foods, entrées, and soups for customers maintaining larger long-term food reserves.
