Buy Disposable Tableware
Our fourth prep challenge in May is to stock up on disposable tableware such as paper plates, cups, bowls, plastic utensils and more. After a disaster, water to clean dishes may be unavailable or contaminated. Picnic supplies go on sale starting in May so, watch for sales and stock up. In an emergency, paper picnic supplies can be burned so you don’t fill up your trash. Just do what you normally do, but learn to buy more than the smaller packages if you have storage space.
Here are a few items to add to your shopping list:
- paper plates, paper bowls
- paper cups or Styrofoam for hot beverages
- paper towels or napkins
- plastic utensils
- disposable tablecloths
- heavyweight foil for cooking
The key is to not let them disappear from your shelves before you need to buy more. I hope you can stock up on some emergency disposable tableware so you’ll be ready for the unexpected.
Best wishes and be hopeful!
Valerie Albrechtsen
The Food Storage Organizer
Purchase my food storage and emergency preparedness items in my Etsy shop.
