20+ Items Everyone Should Be Hoarding

Hoarding can get a bad rap. It can be seen as a negative thing. But in these times, in this economy, having items on hand can be a lifesaver.

Consider stocking up on:

• 2-week supply of non-perishable food
• 1–2 week supply of water — one gallon of water per person, per day.
• Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• First aid kit and manual.
• Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes and toilet paper).
• Spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, sage, parsley etc.
• Applesauce and other fruit purees
• Canned fruit in water
• Frozen fruit
• Dried fruit
• Canned vegetables (i.e., green beans, carrots, peas, diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree), low-sodium if possible
• Canned vegetable-based soups and chilis, low-sodium if possible
• Frozen vegetables (i.e, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus)
• Jarred tomato sauce

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• Tuna or salmon, canned or in a pouch
• Chicken or turkey, canned or in a pouch
• Frozen fish, such as shrimp or individually portioned pieces of salmon
• Lentils, canned or vacuum-sealed
• Eggs and egg beaters
• Dry or canned beans
• Brown rice
• Ancient grains (i.e., quinoa, farro)
• Oats
• Instant oatmeal packets/cups
• Shelf-stable boxes of milk (shelf-stable varieties are available for regular and non-dairy milk)
• Olive oil
• Low-sugar electrolyte drinks