Helene knock out your power? Food safety tips, 16 items to stock up on during an outage

In Upstate South Carolina, thousands remain without power due to Hurricane Helene.

Residents unprepared for Thursday night’s storm may be running out of meal options at home. Many restaurants are also out of service, prompting hungry bellies to make their way over to the nearest grocery store to stock up on food items.

Upon entering Food Lion or Publix, you may have noticed the frozen food aisles blocked off. Hot foods are also unavailable for customers to pick up.

While it’s true peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are going to be your best friend during this challenging time, there are other items you may want to add to your grocery list before making the trip.

Here’s what to pick up at the supermarket in case you are out of power for more days than expected.

More: At least nine people are dead after Hurricane Helene tears through Upstate South Carolina

What foods should I stock up on during a power outage?

Survival Sullivan compiled a list of food items that are ideal during extended power outages.

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