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