In a Nutshell
pros
- Shelf life up to 25 years
- High calories per serving
- Wide variety available in the kits
cons
- Can’t buy individual meals
- Quite expensive as an initial outlay
Legacy Food Storage at a Glance
Number of servings offered
From 16 to 4,320 serving packs offered
Price per serving
From $1.80 per serving
Meal options
Breakfast, Entrees, Sides, and Drinks
Subscription options
No subscription needed, can offer payment options up to 12 payments
What’s Unique About Legacy Food Storage?
Legacy Food Storage offers some of the top freeze-dried emergency food per calorie servings, and the serving sizes are very generous, which also makes it more economical. The food has a shelf life of up to 25 years and comes in resealable bags, which, once opened, can last up to a year if not all used up. The bags all come in a sturdy bucket for storage. The company also offers gluten-free options and has a wide range of different meal options that should suit all tastes. There are sample packs available as well, so you can determine what you like and don’t like before you make a bulk order. Ingredients are non-GMO and all made in the USA.
The way Legacy Food Storage works is very straight forward, you sign up on their website, choose which package you want, what specific meal choices, and then select them and go to the checkout. Depending on the size package you have gone for, you have the option of a payment plan up to 12 installments. For all of the contiguous states of the US, the shipping is free. The order will be processed and then sent out to you by FEDEX and usually arrive in 3-5 working days. Although with the current climate with Corona, orders are taking much longer, so be prepared for a much longer shipping time, as demand has increased.
Meal Options
Legacy Food Storage offers a wide range of meal options, breakfasts, entrees, meats, and side dishes, as well as drinks too. They have a 100% gluten-free range as well as fruit, herb, medicinal and vegetable garden kits. They have such a wide variety of different foods that you will find something to suit your tastes, and a lot of the meals are good for a vegetarian diet.
Favorite Legacy Food Storage Meals
1. Old Fashioned Pancake Mix
Cost approx $1.80 per serving
Prep & cook time: Add 1 cup mix to 1/2 cup cold water and 2 tablespoons oil. Mix and then add more water until the desired consistency is reached. Pre-heat oiled skillet/griddle to 375°F, and then cook pancakes 1 - 1 1/2 minutes per side until golden brown.
These are very easy to make, and have 380 calories per portion, with four portions per package.
2. Macaroni & Cheese
Cost approx $1.80 per serving
Prep & cook time: Bring 6 cups of water to boil. Slowly whisk in the entire package. Reduce heat to a medium boil. Cook for 12-15 minutes. Then, remove it from the heat and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.
This is very simple to make, has 440 calories per portion, and there are four portions per package.
3. Stroganoff
Cost approx $1.80 per serving
Prep & cook time: Bring 6 cups of water to boil. Slowly whisk in the entire package. Reduce heat to a medium boil. Cook for 12-15 minutes, and then remove it from the heat and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.
This is very simple to make, has 330 calories per portion, and there are four portions per package.
Pricing
16 serving entrée sample pack
$48.95
32 serving emergency food pack
$119.95
120 serving combo pack
$359.95
183 Mega sample pack
$354.95
Premium 360 serving pack
$979.95
Premium 720 serving pack
$1,960.00
Premium 4,320 serving pack
$9,450.00
There are a variety of different packages ranging in size from 16 servings to 4,320 servings, and ranging in price from $48.95 up to $9,450. Above, in the table, is just a sample of some of the packages and prices available. You can get payment plans for the more expensive packages. Delivery in the contiguous United States is free, and there is a delivery charge for the remaining 2 states.
Help & Support
Legacy Food Storage is based in Salt Lake City and can be contacted by mail at 176 North 2200 West, Suite 250, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. They can also be reached by email at customerservice@legacyfoodstorage.com or by phone toll-free at 888-543-7345 from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm MT. They have a help center on their website, as well as an FAQ section.
Bottom Line
Legacy Food Storage has raised the bar in emergency food packages. It provides great quality, long-lasting freeze-dried food with great taste and a higher calorie count per serving than others out there. So, if you're looking for a great company to get your emergency food packages from, look no further than Legacy Food Storage.
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