**New Series** Episode 2 - Emergency Food Storage Meal Kits All From The Dollar Tree

[@kj7653]

I love that the kits are YOUR emergency kits. Once you explained that I understood your reluctance to show us basic cooking skills. So I just 😊 watched more of your other videos to learn how to do things. ❤

[@deborahcorcoran4475]

I am SO happy you are Not cooking your emergency meal kits!!!!! I've said b4...show us one when you Have to (about to expire by God's praise and grace)! Love you and your channel!!! Want to see more of your garden and chickens too

[@destinyandpurpose]

I make these up with the ready rice that requires no cooking. I also have powdered soy sauce that I picked up from Amazon. I have passed these out to the homeless in my area and they are appreciative. Even with no real way to cook, these can still be warmed over a campfire. Have not been able to find a substitute for pasta yet. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@nicholettemitchell160]

You are so awesome, i live in South Africa. Prices of food is sky high here and we have rolling blackouts everyday. Your emergency food storage is a great idea. Unfortunately we do not have a dollar tree here, but a few discount best before date stores. I am going to scoure them for cheap tinned items and make these kits. I love how down to earth you are. Sending light and virtual hugs. Keep up the good work. God bless

[@iskijay]

TY for sharing 💓 sending love from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

You have the best vibe! As I read this comment, I thought she has got to be so friendly and a Ray of sunshine! Thank you! I hope things get better in your area! ❤❤

[@bybeebooks]

I liked this episode so much. I'm off to Dollar Tree!

[@CindyJScott]

Thank you for your amazing content! I've always had a reserve of food in my freezer and pantry. So many people don't have this cushion and are drowning financially & are in desperate need of food. Its heartbreaking 💔. I'm so glad you are teaching people needed skills to survive. I'm learning a lot from you all the time 😊.

[@gailreese4699]

Brook You could get rich if you made a recipe book. With pitchers. YES YES YES

[@barbaramckiernan6403]

I thought you might like to know that I have used your emergency meal kits as a teaching tool in my classroom. I am an elementary special education teacher in a small town in Missouri. This year, I have been reading through the “Little House on the Prairie” books with my kids. We have watched your videos and compared how we eat and store food compared to how Laura describes food preparation and preservation during the late 1800’s. We’re talked about food shortages and preparedness in then versus now scenarios. I want my kids to know some practical things they could do if they needed to cook for themselves or if they wanted to make a simple meal some evening for their family, or that they could suggest to their parents if they knew they were low on funds. We’ve also used your videos to talk about comparing prices at the grocery store, food labels, nutrition, expiration dates, following a recipe, food safety-really quite a lot of things. They loved putting together kits and getting to cook and eat them. So this is pretty long, but I wanted to say thank you. You’ve inspired me to try something new this year, AND it was really fun and a hit with my kiddos!

[@kayleenvoelker2358]

I LOVE this so much!! All kids need to know this info for sure!!! Most people/kids think that food just comes from the grocery store...it just magically appears there!!! Thank you so much for this...I also used to work in a special needs classroom so I totally get it!!! Hands on practical experience is so needed!!

[@emilydavidson275]

Excellent! Love your videos! You are precious.

[@villagesteader3552]

Who knew Velveta came in a small packet! ♥️

[@tamaraameling1289]

I have seen your other videos on this and today it suddenly came to me that I can put meal kits like these together with recipes and place in our "little free pantry" !!! I live in a community of only about 1300 people and this would help.I know we have a need. GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@Skyequack22374]

Great idea

[@paularose3797]

You could totally reuse those 2.5 gallon bags too. As you use your meals, just save to refill.

[@kayleenvoelker2358]

That is what I do...I leave the recipe card in the bag and when it comes time to restock or I find things on sale that go in that bag I reload it back up!

[@danasandlin2435]

another winner--you rock! dts/usa

[@josupermom2042]

Love your videos lady! With my kits I also add bottled or canned water so that if the power is out I still have enough water to cook the rice, pasta whatever I need to use it for and that way I am not worrying about using the drinking water for meals and it is all together. I also put colored stickers on my bags for each month and year so that it is easy to tell when stuff is going to expire so I can use it up.

[@yvettemonique4330]

Water and Electricity are 2 completely different utilities. Water works regardless if no Electricity obviously, dishwashers , disposals, electric water heaters and some water softeners & washers . (Cuz u have to plug them in)

[@robertadunaway7030]

​@Yvette Monique not if you are on a well without a hand pump.

[@Lisawhatshersname]

@@robertadunaway7030 exactly what I was thinking. We have a well, we also have a generator but I can't make my husband go out in a hurricane and set it up so we can keep pumping water, so I store water separately. Together in the bag I could just put individual bottles. That's a good idea, thanks!

[@tanyaparker6296]

​@@yvettemonique4330, not for me! I have a well without a hand pump. That means no electricity,no water.

[@josupermom2042]

@@yvettemonique4330 I have a well that is to deep for a hand pump so no electricity = no water. For me and thousands of other people they are the same utilities.

[@robincasey798]

That's great advice. But you need quick ready to eat food that you don't need to cook also, in case you have no way to cook. In those ziplock bag you need to add a can opener, enough bottled water to make the meal, paper plates or bowls, napkins and silverwear, for each meal bag. So in case of an emergency you don't have to look for anything you need.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Since those are items that would be necessary for every meal, a lot of people do those type of items as its own separate emergency kit.

[@bridgetmarden7224]

Years ago i had to go to our local salvation army for food. They gave us shelf stable meals in bags like this. Me and my girls started calling them "supper in a sack" we still do lol. So thankful they were there when it was needed

[@shannonadams3101]

This new series is a winner.....love these ideas. And MUCH cheaper than those ready-made Emergency Meal Kits that you can buy.

[@skybluepinkd]

I'd still put the recipes in the bag so Dusty or the boys could still make them in case you aren't home or don't feel good

[@Lisawhatshersname]

Also a good idea! When I was down with COVID in 2020, I was really sick but the kids were asymptomatic; they made it fine with what we had in the fridge and sandwiches, but they could have made simple meals also. That could work for you g adults moving out or going off to college too.

[@docink6175]

I make small single person meals like this for when Im out of the house but I occasionally hand them out to buskers. things like packets of tuna or chicken and a pack of DT crackers and a pack of cookies or a can of viennas with the little cheese and crackers packets, ready to eat rice and a can of DT spam. I also have several premade freeze dried or dehydrated meals in the truck chuck box, things like deconstructed cabbage roll soup, sloppy joe/chili, chili-mac, hashbrowns with sausage, onions and peppers all they need is hot water and some time to rehydrate. I have vdo on the sloppy joe, cabbage roll and american goulash called Me and TVP

[@kleber1167]

We have been in a medical bind I’ve been in the hospital 4 times in 6 months and had we finished getting our kits together it’s would have been helpful for the family (we started but got interrupted) So if you or someone you know has a chronic condition/cancer they are also handy. We are also using these as a learning and planning tool for our autistic son

[@jae4807]

Brilliant idea using these kits to help your son, we're an autistic family too and I can see how starting off meal planning with something simple to cook while also learning about preparedness would be fun.

[@kleber1167]

Oh and Dusty’s Dollar Tree bug out bag ideas help us too your whole family are THE BOMB!

[@DeviantDawnsmagicalshitshow]

You guys are my favorite KZbin family. I feel empowered when I watch yall videos. I learn so much. You share the best ideas and I don't spend 200 bucks a pay check on geoceries anymore 🎉

[@allyrooh3628]

If you stick a packet of yeast in with the flour, you could mix up a small loaf of artisan bread too! I also encourage hiding from a spouse if they raid them to eat all the pop tarts or potato chips you pack! Always good to plan for the worst, but live in the present!

[@soniabennett1674]

You are an amazing Mom. You are doing such a great job helping people in need. We need more people like you. I love your meal ideas. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work .👍❤

[@blueeyedangel4774]

Here's a Spam recipe my Momma would make when $$$ was tight Spam Casserole 1 can Spam 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1 can Corn, drained 1 cup of shredded cheese For topping: crushed potatoes chips (any kind) or saltine crackers Spices of your choice Sautee cubed Spam, mix together Spam, cream of mushroom soup, drained corn, 1/2 cup of shredded cheese in a mixing bowl. Put mixture in a greased cake pan. Add crushed chips or crackers. Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. The last few minutes add the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top. Return to oven until cheese is melted

[@sharonhall2277]

I suppose you could do that with box scalloped potatoes too.

[@kimberlysandberg3058]

I love your kit ideas. Have you done a breakfast one?

[@charylliss1721]

Extra points..emergency shelf stable no cooking necessary. Example...instant pudding, shelf stable milk. No fridge necessary.

[@brendarector4194]

Learning to use whatever food is in the house is a great companion skill to the readied emergency meal kits.Apprciate thrifty meal ideas too.Thanks.

[@brittanylacroix4432]

One item I have not seen you mention, but I am sure you know of is media creme by nestle. I keep this in my stock for anything you need cream. Add the acid for a sour cream. Coffee creamer, cheesecakes, cream soups, possibilities are endless.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Evaporated milk is great to have on hand, too.

[@floralbouquets]

Tuna noodle casserole would also be a good kit.

[@kayleenvoelker2358]

This is perfect timing Brooke!!! We just used up our last shelf stable meal that was set to expire the end of this month!!! Time to restock!!! Plus I sent several with my son that was in the process of moving and wasn't going to get paid for a week!!! I so love your videos girl! These are also AWESOME to take on vacation!!!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Great idea! Vacations would be awesome!

[@themadwomanskitchen9732]

9:10 I LOVE the idea of making up these kits and putting them in my car! My Mom and I buy snacks from Dollat Tree to hand out to people asking for help on tbe road, but this is awesome! Dollar Tree now sells precooked rice, so I would give out that, but this is a GREAT idea!

[@tinamariebartley8675]

Awesome from NY and yes we have like everyone else had use for this type of preparation!!! Bless you for doing this for us!!! You rock Miss Brooke!!!

[@bettymadden3615]

I couldn’t wait to get to dollar tree to buy some of those large zip lock bags. Because of you it’s where I buy my Texas toast and bread. Not only is the bread inexpensive it is delicious. They had English muffins and bagels too. What a delight! Thank you for your informative video!

[@juliehill8292]

You always make me feel inspired and lifted up. Thank you and keep up the fabulous work you do. I believe food should be a basic human right as well and everyone deserves to be fed.

[@bridgetmarden7224]

You have excellent content ❤ I love all of your videos, ideas, and suggestions. Thank you for looking out for us. God bless you and yours always 🙏

[@calihapamama]

Re: meal #3 this also works with those tuna or chicken pouches, does fine with soy sauce instead of teriyaki sauce, and is also very tasty if you mix drained, canned corn in with the rice.

[@tinablair2206]

I am going to do this one and include french style green beans in the kit.

[@not_2broke_2joke5]

This is one of my favorite videos that I have seen from you! It is so useful. Thank you!!!

[@alishajennings2013]

You have impeccable timing🙂. I just watched the previous videos a few days ago and started making meal kits. I have been building our emergency food storage but sometimes I look at it and think "this is a lot of food but idk what to make with it" so I decided to use that good to make meal kits and store that way. I figure in a true emergency I'll be stressed anyway so anything to lessen the stress is good.

[@wandaknighten3518]

Hi Brooke , Dusty and boys Thank you for sharing this with us need to head to Dollar Tree and get these to add to my tote . Thank you Brooke for all your hard work putting this together for us. Sending lots of love and prayers 🙏❤

[@wandaknighten3518]

Hi Brooke , Dusty and boys , in addition to my meals I also added those small cartons of shelf stable milk it's ready to drink or cook with it comes in whole , 2% , chocolate and strawberry flavors I pack them in lunch's and snacks bags they taste great too I get it at Walmart they come in a box of 12 to the box and the cartons of milk are 8 ounces perfect size for kids and adults I also found at Dollar Tree cartons of water they are 32 ounce size square size boxes they are with the bottled water on the shelf . Thank you so much for all your hard work putting this videos together for us it helps so much .

[@annirvin6555]

Enjoyed this. I’m guessing, that your dollar tree, is equivalent to Poundland in the UK. I call in most days, as I only live a five minute walk from the shops. I don’t drive. Today I got a dozen free range eggs for 50p. I like to hard boil them for snacks. 👍🙏

[@sharonsmart3984]

Brooke thank you for all the great ways you help people I do believe y’all are making a difference love y’all great job

[@candyeolney30]

My daughter has 4 kids. I’ve been telling her about you. New subscriber out shopping for her pantry right now. She loves you too!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you!!! ❤

[@candyeolney30]

@@SouthernFrugalMomma no Brooke, thank you! I’ve always told her to be prepared for hard times. It took hearing from you to see how easy it can be. She’s 24 with 2 kids and her boyfriend who has custody of his 2. You never know what can happen and that’s a lot of tummies to fill!

[@Skyequack22374]

I am going to make some of these for meals my son can pull and make whenever he wants to make dinner for us and doesn’t tell me ahead of time. I could also have him use for his lunches. 😊

[@Holly-ys1me]

I have been making those but using mostly dehydrated ingredients so I can put 2 cups of water and my contents into my 6-1 cooker and press a button for an easy meal. For fried rice I went with parboiled rice, soy sauce powder and dehydrated peas and minced onions. I do not have the dehydrated carrots because of some problems with my food storage. I can add a can of meat if I want. I did a burrito filling using dehydrated refried bean flakes, taco seasoning, dehydrated minced onions, dehydrated tomato flakes and dehydrated bell peppers. I have the ingredients set aside to make tortillas in pouches. For another, I have Lipton Cream of Chicken powder, canned chicken, and fideo cut pasta to make a chicken noodle. I have a packet of dehydrated mixed vegetables as a side. For another, I have Creamy Wheat, turbinado sugar and dehydrated fruit as a breakfast. In the past 2 weeks, I have had to go through my food storage as I have found some problems. I had bug infestations in my unopened sealed Augason Farms buckets. I had a mold problem in many of the sealed unopened #10 cans of freeze dried foods. I have others in my lineup. I am going at least 12 of every meal with some at 22 at most.

[@sharonhall2277]

Oh no! So sorry for all that expensive food that's supposed to last year's going bad on you. Hope they reimburse you.

[@gloriapeel6887]

Nice meals! I would add a can of peas to the salmon meal!

[@michellebrill5328]

These meals look good. I’d add 1-2 of the individual pineapple packs for extra flavor.

[@effielarkin3044]

This is one of your best videos.

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Check and mark expiration dates, y’all!❤

[@Chelle-kd1po]

These would be ideal for blessing boxes, too. Thank you!

[@tanyaparker6296]

With directions!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great idea. The 2.5 gal I have were bought at Sams Club quite a while back, but $ tree price today would be compairable to back then. Definately wash well & reuse.

[@alishaparr577]

If you use the pre cooked rice pouches, most of these would be good for an emergency go bag.

[@Simplylivinglifethebestican]

I love being able to gift the meal kits. Hubby and I have a lot of dietary issues but when I get deals on shelf stable foods I put them in a box and when the box is full I drop it off at our local food bank. I’m sure meal kids would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for another great video.

[@samanthajohnson6831]

Please do a Walmart one of these! ❤

[@HazelHammond1505]

I like them all. BUT when you said emergency meal kits. I was thinking no electricity, & storming

[@shelzp7272]

As usual…great ideas 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️

[@catlover3550]

Brooke do this again from a different store. I love these meal kit videos!!!!

[@judyanderson8782]

I made up some emergency meal kits, but I used wal-mart bags instead of buying special bags. Then I stored them in a plastic tote to protect from water damage from a storm.

[@christeenprice5637]

Brooke you are amazing,thanks,❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@elizabethalderman3495]

I've never heard of taco pasta. I guess I'll have to make it 1 day. Interesting.

[@anneguillory5095]

Great ideas for food pantries too

[@metoo5004]

Love these 🎉... ask your local bakeries for any empty buckets with lids . I have gotten them from Sams

[@nanaof792]

I love those bags from the 1.00 store. I have used them for so many things.

[@suel.9151]

Thank you for the great ideas. ❤❤

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Brooke Great ideas for meals in this video. You never know when there is an emergency. I had taco pasta this week for the first time. Loved it. Hope you all have a great weekend.

[@emm526]

I love these meal pack ideas! Thanks Brooke.❤

[@bettyfederation5938]

Oh my I just love this. I never thought of doing this. Sweetie you are so amazing with your ideas. I feel I was meant to find your channel for ideas. I know you are doing your calling to help everyone you can. I am trying your ideas and am loving them. Just love you and your family ❤

[@saraklotz7155]

This is such a good idea. Thank you😊

[@forgivenandredeemed9460]

Excellent ideas! Thank you !

[@brendarector4194]

Southern Frugal Mama, Dena Krupp allowed me to find out the size of the salmon packs you used were.Want to say thanks for the info.

[@sallygordin2869]

Such a great idea Brooke. Have a blessed weekend!!

[@johnettehaines6291]

In my church we have been told to have a 72 hour emergency backpack for each family member. But l this idea as well.

[@Shianne264]

A good idea might be to make a list of these kits with the expiry dates on them so you can do a quick check on a piece of paper instead of going through all the bags.

[@Holly-ys1me]

I have been slipping index card on my bags with recipes and notes just in case.

[@flawedfabulous]

Living in a high storm area here in Florida, this is such a good idea.

[@aliciawindisch9497]

Thanks again for such great ideas. My daughter has really started to like salmon and seaweed. We made the spam masubi from an earlier video of yours.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

I re-watched that video at 4 am when it was too hot to sleep. It sounds tasty. How did you enjoy it?

[@lwalt6428]

Be sure to have some bottled water on hand. Some of that canned crema might be nice too.😊

[@Jewelsquiss]

👍😊❣️ Awesome!

[@justjoan8677]

I am always looking for cheap and easy meals to take camping ! Love this idea ☺

[@mariaowen3425]

Thanks for all your help in finding emergency food ideas!!!

[@leesproston9116]

You are amazing,just enjoy learning from each video

[@sallyapplegate4591]

Great ideas!!!!

[@alexachenbach821]

Thank you for sharing ❤😊

[@cherylstevens9016]

Brook, you know what would be cool? A summer series, meals when camping. 🏕 🎣 🌭

[@voodookitchenmama]

Very creative. They look good too!

[@millenieelggren3860]

I also like doing the case lot sell it helps out alot as well get things in bulk. Always replenished what you use.

[@lisacozort3445]

Love it!❤

[@kaelynnmartin6521]

I’m so impressed. Great job and ideas

[@tinashort9098]

Brooke… since you don’t like fish would you eat the salmon rice meal? I’m not a fish lover either and salmon literally makes me heave to smell it😂. I’m sorry!! I do eat some seafood, clams and crab legs and tuna salad if I make it and I’m like you, it’s gotta be outta the plastic package and white albacore!!😂. There’s just some things I won’t budge on and tuna is one of them! I love the canned chicken from Dollar Tree but I don’t buy tuna there!!

[@sherrymatthews2486]

Yay!!! It’s Brooke!!!

[@createwithlinda5181]

Awesome Brook…ty

[@susanmoore8074]

I found 3 gallon bags and I sent y’all a set too!!!

[@coffeepotmommah7291]

Wow where did you find them?? I need them for ears of corn to go in the freezer.

[@bettymadden3615]

Yes please where did you find 3 gallon?

[@belindabrinkmeier9439]

I put the supplies on a sticky note inside, so I can reuse the bags.

[@nancycarney]

I have all those ingredients. Love shelf stable meals. Thank you for another great idea.

[@johnettehaines6291]

Those bags must be something new. Will have to look at my $ Tree for those.

[@sharonhall2277]

Only one out of three in my area has it

[@katherinehorton664]

Omg great ideas. Thanks Brooke!! You are such a light in our lives

[@susanwilliams1881]

Thanks for sharing

[@rs2343-o4e]

Great video. Please do more of the Emergency meal kit videos.

[@BonPearson]

good ideas

[@pastaprincess3343]

Good idea 😊😊

[@sheilarogers3448]

Please consider the tamale making video just for fun. Hubby and I had a blast doing it. Would be a fun video with the kids