Emergency Feeding Guide
Plan compliant meals during emergencies when normal food service is disrupted.
Emergency Feeding Guide
Emergency meal options when normal food service is disrupted
No-Cook Lunch Options
Option 1: Shelf-Stable Meal
• Crackers (WGR) - 1 oz grain
• Peanut butter - 2 tbsp M/MA
• Canned fruit - 1/4 cup
• Shelf-stable milk - 6 oz
Option 2: Ready-to-Eat
• Whole grain cereal - 1 oz grain
• String cheese - 1 oz M/MA
• Apple sauce cup - 1/4 cup
• Juice box (100%) - 4 oz
All options meet CACFP emergency meal requirements
The Emergency Feeding Guide provides compliant meal options when your normal kitchen operations are unavailable.
Emergency Scenarios
This guide helps when facing:
- Power outages
- Kitchen equipment failures
- Natural disasters
- Staffing emergencies
- Supply chain disruptions
No-Cook Meal Options
The guide includes compliant meal options that require no cooking:
- Shelf-stable combinations
- Cold meal alternatives
- Individually packaged options
All options are verified to meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Emergency Planning
Be Prepared
Keep shelf-stable emergency supplies on hand. Review this guide and stock appropriate items before an emergency occurs.