Printable checklist

The non-perishable food list

235 foods that keep for at least a month in a cool, dry pantry before opening, grouped by aisle and sorted longest-lasting first. Tick what you have; print it for the store.

How much do I need?

Meat 6

Meat products (canned)5 years
Chorizo (smoked and processed, cooked)1 year
Jerky (commercially dried)12 months
Ham (shelf-stable cans)6 to 9 months
Bacon (fully cooked)6 months
Jerky (homemade)1 to 2 months

Dairy Products & Eggs 4

Vegetarian Proteins 3

Textured soy protein ((TSP))2 years
Re-hydrated textured soy protein ((TSP))3 to 4 months
Soy flour (full-fat)2 months

Poultry 1

Canned chicken5 years