Emergency food for 2 people for 3 months
At 2,000 calories per person per day, two people needs 360,000 calories for three months. The cheapest single product that covers it is ReadyWise 6 Month Emergency Food Supply: 1 unit for $1,799.99.
The math
2 people × 90 days × 2,000 kcal = 360,000 kcal
Young children usually need less than 2,000 calories a day, and active adults often need more. The calculator lets you set your own daily figure.
Cheapest single-product options
| Option | Units | Total cost | Days covered | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReadyWise 6 Month Emergency Food Supply | 1 | $1,799.99 | 93.8 | Label total |
| Augason Farms 30-Day 1-Person Emergency Food Supply Kit | 10 | $1,829.90 | 96.8 | Brand per-day claim |
| ReadyWise 3 Month Emergency Food Supply | 2 | $1,859.98 | 93.8 | Label total |
| ReadyWise 1 Month Emergency Food Supply | 6 | $1,919.94 | 93.8 | Label total |
| My Patriot Supply 2-Week Emergency Food Supply | 13 | $1,923.35 | 91.0 | Brand per-day claim |
| My Patriot Supply 4-Week Emergency Food Supply | 7 | $1,945.65 | 98.0 | Brand per-day claim |
"Days covered" is how long the units last for 2 people at 2,000 calories a day. Rounding up to whole units means some options cover more than 90 days.
Things to keep in mind
- Water: plan at least one gallon per person per day for drinking (Ready.gov). For two people over three months that's 180 gallons, plus water to prepare freeze-dried meals. Storing that much is hard for most homes, so longer plans usually include a way to filter or treat water.
- Variety: the cheapest option per calorie isn't always the one your household will eat. Mixing a low-cost bulk kit with a few favorite meals is common, and the calculator shows single products only.
- Prices were checked on November 8, 2026. Larger kits often go on sale.