Emergency Food Storage Complete Meals PART 2 || DIY Shelf Stable Meal Kits || Fight Food Insecurity

[@denisechristiansen4633]

You always come up with such great ideas! The idea of people being food insecure freaks me out too. I belong to a FB frugal meal group and every so often someone says they have hardly any (or no) food and it upsets me. There are absolutely no reasons for it in this or any other developed country. Have you ever seen one of those dumpster diving channels like Freakin Frugal? It’s shocking, the amount of perfectly good food that gets thrown out is a sin. I’ve heard it said that there is enough food to feed every person on the planet but the problem is getting it to them, what with wars, lack of infrastructure, corrupt governments etc. With everything going on in the world right now, 300 million people are now facing famine. That’s almost the same amount of people as the entire population of the US. Anyway, that’s my depressing rant. If someone is able, please consider donating to your local food pantry. Even a few dollars helps.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Pinned this comment! You are 100% correct. We are in the 21st century, There is no reason why we should have anybody going without in this world. Definitely donate to local food pantries if you can, and DO NOT be ashamed to go to them if you need help! Nobody should go hungry!

[@tomikotomihewitt657]

Well said! I LOVE Feakin Frugal! I want to try dumpster diving but can’t find anyone to go with me.

[@lynn2574]

Retired social worker here - if you’re able to donate to your local food pantries, please consider giving cash rather than food. They have corporate partners and contracts that can stretch the money further than anything we could do for them in a store. Anything helps, but thought I’d throw that out there.

[@itsmonsteracios3736]

I belong to another group and many are from other countries. Several have said "please tell me people don't really waste food when so many in my country struggle to eat." Broke my heart. We don't realize even when we don't think so we are lucky to live in America where there are programs to help.

[@kathyb8540]

I’m a janitor at a school. You would be amazed at how much food is thrown away 😳

[@ElizabethBattle]

This is a heck of a lot cheaper than commercially available survival meals!

[@nicci_freitas3347]

You can also use the water from the veggies cans, to use in your biscuits etc. The water from those cans, in an emergency situation, is such a blessing!

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Putting a tote of these together (as many as is a good fit for your budget) would be such a good gift for an older person on a fixed income who you don't know what to get for Christmas, newlyweds, or as a housewarming gift for a young person moving into a new apartment/house. You would just need to include copies of the recipes. Thanks for doing another round of these--they're great!

[@kimknowlton3334]

That is a great idea for older people!

[@christinainmichigan6726]

Works for college students also. They would just cook everything in the microwave.

[@susansramblings7848]

I would love to get a few of these meals..senior citizen on very limited budget.

[@muddymississippientertainm7285]

These are awesome Got to watch part one

[@christinatareski8882]

LOVE love love this idea! Even for just marrieds starting out, or families with kids in sports and clubs. Easy go to dinners!

[@christinainmichigan6726]

I have a few that might work. 2 cans chicken 1can green beans 16oz egg noodles 1 can cream of chicken Cook the noodles mix everything together and bake you can add cheese if you have it. Total 5.25 Box Mac n cheese Can of tuna Can of cream of mushroom Make Mac n cheese mix everything together warm on stove. Total 1.79 This is one that needs to be kept in the fridge Box rice a roni 2eggs Make your rice a roni and when it is almost done scramble up the eggs and cook them in the rice a roni it is really good. Total 1.83 Chili no beans Jiffy corn muffin Put chili in a baking dish make the corn muffins and put the corn muffin on top and bake in the oven chili casserole total 3.01 20oz beef stew Can of biscuits Put stew in a baking dish biscuits on top and bake till biscuits are done total 3.80

[@ElizabethBattle]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@angelafarnell5152]

This has probably been said...but chicken and stuffing casserole: canned chicken, stuffing mix, gravy mix, can of vegetables to add or on the side. And for me... can of cranberry sauce!

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

My son is going off to college next week and I prepped 2 totes of these type of meal kits for him

[@mwahl1686]

He DOES look like Harry Styles! Ha! I kept thinking "Why does her oldest look so FAMILIAR?!" 🤣 That'd be it!!

[@maria-teresaramirez4639]

Yes, your son does look like Harry Styles… cute boy… love this idea of bagging a complete meal 👍🏼

[@maureencampbell1057]

I agree!! He does look like Harry Styles! Handsome!

[@lizcarter6938]

IF there was an emergency, Natural Disaster OR man made it would be helpful if you had a few of those kits down in a 5 gallon bucket ready to grab and go QUICKLY. Also If you take a single bottle of water and mark with a sharpie on there where the water line is for say for the water needed for the biscuit mix. This allows you to grab and go and not have to have measuring cups. I bought a batch of P38 (military can opener) off Amazon and have one taped to the inside lid of my 5 gallon bucket. (I have had all my kids use one so they are comfortable with it) I have a lighter and a can of sterno down in my buckets as well. You just NEVER KNOW anymore in this crazy world when you might have to leave your home quickly and having a bucket or 2 ready to go is a little bit of extra security. Don't forget to throw some plastic silverware and napkins down in the bucket as well.

[@TLCInTheGarden]

Don't forget a bucket opener - you can just clip it to the bucket handle

[@lizcarter6938]

@@TLCInTheGarden Yes IF the type of lid you're using requires one. Lately that type is always either out of stock or too expensive. The walmart buckets in the hardware section are food grade and the lid doesn't require a bucket opener. The Gama lids can be unscrewed easily without the need for an additional tool. YES If your bucket has that type of lid a tool to open does make it a lot easier.

[@TLCInTheGarden]

@@lizcarter6938 just putting it out there for those just starting the prepping journey. if you stay ready you don't have to get ready😊

[@dancieteague6854]

Yes I add bottle water to each kit for cooking and drinking and sometimes a powder flavor tube to add to water. Helps with kids and get the ones good for immune system.

[@jocelynrobertson6387]

Make sure you also have a pot to cook the food in.

[@amandaxx4914]

He does resemble Harry Styles. It's a compliment sis. Thank you for doing this!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Oh lord 😂

[@amandaxx4914]

@@SouthernFrugalMomma keeping it real sis. I have daughters who look over my shoulder 😁

[@vickywilliams727]

Good ideas. I try to put bags like this together and drop some in our local blessing box each month. Gives people all the ingredients for a full meal.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

This is awesome!!

[@tinablair2206]

Awesome Idea!

[@SherryGooding-mx8pu]

You can also buy canned meat and add into your emergency food kit bag,that's what I'm doing now.

[@kathieeurton9021]

You have something here. Nobody else is putting preps together for meals. Keep it coming!

[@MommaLousKitchen]

I agree.

[@femvetusa5263]

She’s in her apron on Ty has done it several times. Check her channel out.

[@femvetusa5263]

Check out Alaska Granny, she started this!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I have the ingredients for each bag broke down in the description box. Along with the price I paid for each item, and the total cost, with recipes included for you to write down and stick in each bag.

[@metoo5004]

Thanks for these!!

[@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr]

I never thought about putting what I have into meal kits. I am always trying to decide what to fix for supper. If I do this, it will not only organize my small storage space, but help me decide what to fix when I don't know what to fix lol. Thanks for that idea.

[@tinablair2206]

I have some wasted space at the bottom of my deep pantry! You just sparked an idea for a great project for me. I, too, love the idea of having them organized and ready to grab and go when I can't decide what to make, or when hubby wants to cook or one of the kids needs a hand-up. Blessings

[@mirandamom1346]

I used to volunteer at a local food pantry where we would put together family boxes. It was always a struggle to fill them in a practical way that would provide meals instead of an assortment of random stuff. I think it would be such a good idea for me to assemble some of these meals and donate them for the family boxes. Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@s.sherwood4193]

These would be very helpful to University students, newlyweds and children(semi adult... 😂) moving out on thier own.

[@arlenenipp5651]

The pesto chicken is even better if you add a can of cream of chicken soup with the pesto and the chicken over the noodles or mixed with noodles so delicious

[@brendaatkinson1965]

My grandson makes 2 packs of chili ramen then adds a can of chili with beans to it. Then he adds some liquid velvetta to the top... great shelf stable meal.

[@CrazySunny1970]

Wow, he actually does look like a younger Harry Styles. Maybe a younger brother. That being said your family gives the rest of us hope and inspiration that a good life can be had regardless of your budget for food. You work miracles with so little! Thank you for helping those of us who tend to be wasteful, change our ways.

[@whoreallycares5543]

My family’s favorite shelf stable meal is chicken and rice. Two cans cream of chicken, can of chicken and rice. All you need to add is water. As for sweet treats. I keep the small just add milk or water muffin mixes, the small cookie packs and shortening instead of butter, and a box cake mix, can of soda, and frosting. Voila pantry stable sweet treats.

[@SherryGooding-mx8pu]

This idea would also be a great gift idea to make for someone you know who's in need of food.

[@monkmonkthemonkey2894]

Also, side note 📝 I’d recommend putting a bottle of water with these, if you are truly using them for hurricane season may not have running water or at least put a few gallons aside for your kits so you don’t have to pull from your drinking water storage

[@ElizabethBattle]

Good idea!

[@kayleenvoelker879]

I have started doing this!!! I love it...thank you so much for sharing!! One of our favorite little deserts/breakfast...1 package Spice Cake Mix and 1 can of Pumpkin...nothing else...just mix together and we cook them in a mini muffin tin...you can also swap out the Spice Cake mix for others... We have used chocolate and butter pecan...so yummy!!!😉

[@kellyhayden7715]

What size can of pumpkin? The larger one or smaller size? Curious minds ( mine-tee-hee) would like to know. Love this idea. Thank you for sharing~

[@beckyhelton5860]

Angel food cake mix with a large can of crushed pineapple is great too.

[@kayleenvoelker879]

@@kellyhayden7715 regular 15 oz. size of pumpkin puree

[@kayleenvoelker879]

@@beckyhelton5860 yep!!! That too...you can also put coconut in with it ....so yummy!!! And actually any kind of canned pie filling works😉

[@kellyhayden7715]

@@kayleenvoelker879 Thank you, Kayleen. Very helpful.

[@christinaconrad5433]

They would also be great to share with people in need... Eastern Kentucky came to mind.... these would be a huge help for the right now!

[@MommaLousKitchen]

My yard just flooded pretty good for the first time, neighbors said they'd never seen it that bad... definitely a situation where we could have been stuck at the least, for awhile. I was 2 days anyway.

[@mommasuesue]

It’s 2 years later and I’m still watching your videos ❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you!!!!!

[@StephanieMT]

can use all this stuff to make meal plan for the month then you dont have to worry about what to eat

[@staceymurphy3397]

I've been so stressed and worried about the cost of food and this just seems so plausible for me to achieve I'm so thankful for your videos!!!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Girl we will get through this inflation crisis together! We can do this! I’m so thankful for kind folks like you 💜

[@rdeville280]

Definitely resembles Harry Styles !

[@samanthadodd8112]

This is a great Christmas gift for people who have everything. I did that last year. My dollar tree had 2 gallon zip lock bags that I used.

[@tracieschrock9519]

i love this idea..my sister did hers this way...i use the knorrs ALOT..cheddar broccoli and bacon bits, mexi rice and canned tamales, chicken and Alfredo.. those little packs of bacon bits are very handy and still affordable for now..boxed stuffing as well..stuffing, chicken, cream of chicken, and can of mixed veggies 😋 just mix together and top with stuffing(prepared with the water)

[@thelmacampbell2623]

Another easy one would be... bag of noodles, can of chicken, can of cream of chicken soup for chicken noodle casserole...box of mac n cheese, can of tuna, can of peas, can of mushroom soup for tuna casserole...bag of lentils, onion, pack of taco seasoning, box of cornbread mix for mexican cornbread casserole...

[@carrieplummer3832]

Yes he does look like Harry styles for sure.

[@sandraschick1916]

I LOVE how you listed everything in the description below with the ingredients, instructions, and price. 🙂👍

[@amandaemerson2692]

You can use a cake mix and a 12 oz can of soda for a sweet treat. Just mix them together and bake. Shelf stable and it turns out great! I love the idea of putting the meals together, I'm going to start doing it. Thank you so much!

[@traceyzvirblis4909]

Brooke, you are one very beautiful & special girl…you are gracious, kind & so considerate of your fellow human beings. These kits are freaking amazing. Some of what you used isn’t available here in Australia, but the general idea is very doable with whatever shelf stable items are available in different countries. We only have to use our imagination & hey presto, a meal could be made. Blessings to you & your family sweetheart xo

[@laurasimmer9612]

Some Dollar Trees have 2 gallon & 5 gallon storage bags in the kitchen section (with the baggies & aluminum foil). A dollar tree employee actually showed them to me & I had to stock up on them cause they really come in handy! Sometimes I have to check a few stores to find them cause they go fast! Keep your eye out for them! Thank you for all you do! This video is so helpful in these times were in ❤

[@angelafleming3328]

Brooke these are awesome meal idea's I would add a can of chicken to the broccoli casserole. I just love your channel great job Brooke.

[@tawanajackson5545]

I love this idea and I'm in the process of redoing my pantry room. It would be neat to show how to cook them in a Dutch oven on a open fire just in case there is no power in case you don't have a gas stove . 😊

[@loriella6250]

It’s clear a lot of effort went into this video. Thank you!

[@juliescheidler7763]

Not only would these be great for emergency meals, these would be great for house warming gifts, wedding showers, someone moving away for a job...etc...I can see them being helpful in many ways. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@Swimdown24]

I love this idea directed towards budgeting- Usually this idea has a major ‘prepper’ angle and I love directing it towards budgeting (really it’s a 2 for 1)… We all need to budget and it’s a an everyday need spin on meal kits. Thank you for your content😍

[@rosemariemichel7050]

Yes,he does look like Harry Styles. Wow! What a good idea and selection! As a single, I take a look and go,what to eat? End up eating pb and crackers. I am going to try this.

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

Yes! Harry Styles! Such a cutie!

[@jillgott6567]

I ♥ the fact you put the recipe/meal plan on the bag. That way you know exactly what is what on busy days.

[@victoriajohnson1117]

Ryder DOES look a lot like Harry Styles. 💯 Thanks for the great videos, Brooke!

[@nancycarney]

I can't take it if someone has food insecurities or going hungry at all. Making flood bags for Arizona emergency at our church.

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

Congrats on 10K!!!! I am so happy to watch how quickly your channel is growing. Your kindness and wanting to help people struggling with food security is why! You deserve every success. ❤️🎊🤟 And Ryder should play Harry Styles when they make One Direction - The Movie!

[@stephanieb9037]

He does look like Harry Styles a little bit! Love your channel and videos❤️

[@lynningram9171]

Sweet treats and easy snacks would be a great video. I'm a person who always wants a treat. Meat snack sticks, chips and queso, popcorn with toppings, crackers, nuts, seeds, chocolate, dried fruit, granola, trail mix, cereal, etc. Thank you for these videos!

[@AmiFriendsStudio]

This is just fantastic! You make it so easy for people to put these meals together. It seems so easy and sensible and I wonder why I haven't seen anyone else do this.

[@nancycook8284]

You can use Keystone ground beef in a can. It's really good.

[@shirleysteeves4229]

He is a hand some young man. Better looking then Harry. Brook you were helping me so much. I struggle with bipolar so it’s hard for me to concentrate on fixing meals like you do but you are really helping me with these meal kits. Thank you you’re a blessing.

[@cardcrazy09]

This is brilliant! Thank you sharing this. I have trouble meal planning, and this will work for me everyday, not just in an emergency. Congrats on 10,000 subbies!! That’s awesome!! 🎈👏🎉

[@melissaharrell9585]

He does resemble Harry Styles. I love this idea and have an emergency tote in my closet, very similar to this. You have the best ideas. Keep it up! ❤

[@emilydavidson275]

Thank you! I am 73 and have always lived frugally, this time is a challenge for everyone.

[@marybethsmith6458]

I bought the plant based Augason Farms freeze dried fake hamburger. Put a 1/2 lb equivalent in a baggie with a sodium free beef bullion packet and added to my meals like hashbrown casserole and chili. Shelf stable and great for camping.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

If you can vacuum seal the baggie, it will extend the life of its contents for that emergency meal.

[@AliciasKitchen7]

❤❤❤ Congratulations on 10k So happy to see you and so glad you had a good break ❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you!!

[@monicavalentine8472]

Love how you wrote the nearest exp date on the bag❤️. I just love your videos

[@hoosiergirl1]

You always come up with some great meal ideas. I like the "sweet kit" idea. When times are tough, a sweet always seems to bring comfort.- Glad you're back! Missed ya! :)

[@tannaphillips6840]

Sweet treats are a moral booster too!!!

[@jenniferwilliams7086]

The only problem with these meals in a hurricane situation. If the power goes out . No way to cook in the oven . Unless u have a camping set up or a generator

[@leighball9012]

Before you even said it, I thought oh my gracious my daughter would flip thinking that was Harry! Also, thank you. We've added some meals to our monthly meals and my daughter asks for Chicken and dumplings! 😊

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Oh no 😂 I didn’t see the resemblance until I did a side by side of you her Harry lol I saw it and was like 😳 I’m so glad she likes it!

[@catherineanhari7573]

I love bear creek products!

[@MitchellSurface]

Thanks for doing another one of these. I made a couple of the items from your last one and they turned out pretty well. One suggestion would be to include the directions either written on the bag or printed out and placed inside the bag. In an emergency you probably wouldn't want to be trying to remember what to do with all those ingredients.

[@lissahammond2249]

"14, Brooke. Duh!" 😂😂😂 I really love this idea. It's not all about being well rounded to a tee when you just have to fill bellies. And these all look fun and not "desperate" if that makes sense? Oh, and yes, your son is a Harry look alike.

[@AW-gh3yv]

This is such a great idea for emergencys. It would be great to see the finished product as you cook these, if you have to.

[@Unapologetticaly.cortney]

I like Mac and cheese, can of peas, and either a small can of chicken or tuna.

[@TammyB-x2h]

Redid my kits today in the Brooke fashion with the 2 gallon bags. I also added a reminder on my phone so they get rotated out then replenished.

[@sidneylemay5535]

I don't know where you get your ideas but keep'em coming. Could have used these a few times this week.

[@angelal6700]

Canned ground beef, yeah! Just opened a meatloaf this evening, 1/2 went for taco Sunday, probably shepherds pie on Tue/Wed. Anything with cheddar broccoli, we have dehydrated broccoli for more nutrition, as we r cooking at home to save $. And Brooke, the box of hashbrowns, it feeds 7 lab rats, not 7 actual human servings. Reminder about h2o for cooking, don't throw out liquid from veges or meat, as that is more flavor. And juice from canned fruit is drink flavor.

[@nataliedavis4513]

These would be great Christmas gifts for your adult children starting out on their own! Thanks for the information

[@leonorhernandez7079]

I love these ideas because we usually do not cook from cans and boxes but I know there are good recipes to do with them. Thank you!

[@danesautismcookingclass9380]

Such great ideas. Thank you for sharing. Happy see you back. I never thought about doing the kits this way but since you started your channel you have showed so many things to help save and stretch and be prepared, thank you 😊

[@joyworley6575]

No he looks like you when ya'll are side by side. Love ya'll Joy Worley

[@nicolaweightman419]

Harry styles defiantly

[@jannie5559]

Gonna make all these up for my emergency meals..thank you for showing us all these❤

[@cambriaperez2865]

Brand new to your channel. Found this video by searching for Pantry meal kits to help with using my canned goods and rotating them out. I'm gonna enjoy your channel 💝

[@noblesm1975]

Thank you! That's so creative. I know I am more likely to cook if I see a meal in a bag instead of figuring out what I want to make out of my pantry. 😃

[@pinkdaisy5275]

This was thr BEST idea ever! Thank you!GOD bless you and your family.

[@alisagregg-eshbach991]

Yes, he looks like Harry Stiles, especially with the hair band.

[@sandyhampton122]

If you can find TVP where you are it's a shelf stable plant based alternative for ground beef. It comes in the mince or chunks.

[@ThePaperLuna]

Yes, he does look like Harry

[@roniB262]

Heck yeah, he looks like Harry!!

[@elainenicholls7648]

Congrats on 10k girl. I recall saying that I thought u would go big just after you started out. As always...Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@BeautyForAshesJoyForMourning]

You are a blessing. Everyone needs to know how to make a dollar stretch and you're doing an excellent job of teaching it. God bless you❤

[@ThorneyRose]

Tawana Jackson commented that it would be great if you (or Dusty) showed how to prepare some of these kit meals over a camp fire… I for one would Love to watch that video as I’ve never cooked anything other than potatoes or toast over/in a open fire.

[@angelarogers3137]

Taco soup generally has a can of ranch mix as well

[@peacejoyblessings3735]

This is brilliant! I've been thinking of making a meals in a bag but don't know where to start. This is very helpful! Thank you so very much!❤🙏

[@justintime720]

Omg, my family are enjoying your meal preps. I will share your ideas to help some family members who need quick meal preps and will save so much $$ like I did. Please keep your frugal ideas coming!

[@blygirl1]

Yes, Harry Styles!

[@sherrymatthews2486]

You are just the best!! I’m doing these for my grown children!!

[@megd7860]

This whole idea is just awesome! Food insecurity is a very scary thing. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas, they have helped my family and I a lot! ❤🙏

[@allie8321]

I started my bagged meals. My teen can prep them if I’m running late. Thanks!

[@crystallee1650]

Thank you for all the inspiration. I am going to make some meal kits.

[@jenniferhammack789]

He does look like Harry!! 😊

[@sherierodriguez7708]

Hey Brooke, Thanks for sharing. You are so right honey, we need to be getting prepared for what the unknown may bring. Take care. God bless. Love y'all.

[@kaykrausman8012]

I'm just now seeing this video in my feed. Yes, Ryder does resemble a younger Harry Styles.☺️