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Rice: 3 billion plus people can’t be wrong – buy it in 50 lb bags

Pasta: It was good in college, its great when you know how to make good sauce

Peanut Butter: Kids and college students have energized themselves for years

Potatoes: All carbs straight from the ground

Canned Vegetables: They keep (almost) forever

Pasta Sauce: Good on pasta and as a seasoning

Oatmeal: Sure you need sugar or honey, but it's good for you

Crackers: Saltines are fading, but dozens of varieties keep them interesting

Dry Cereal: The hurried breakfast or the weight loss dinner

Soup: Nothing beats it on a cold winter's day

Stock up on these items and you'll end up saving a bundle in the long run.  Got a few of your own top 10, add them in the comments section.

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Sleuth  - Foods For The Pantry |2009-09-18 14:49:54 Canned Tuna, Sardines as well as Salmon in case the power goes out or its one week until payday. With all that rice you can make lots of meals with beans such as kidney,cannelini, pinto, fava, black and lentils. Either dry or canned. Reply 3 0

Omiewon  - Tuna is a good one |2009-09-21 13:01:45 I don't get why Tuna has gotten so expensive but I worry that its because so many Tuna have been harvested in the ocean. Kids love tuna too, I guess its the salt but that plus some Mayo seem to always do the trick. Can anyone find a 50 cent can of name brand Chunk light tuna anymore. Reply 1 0

amp  - 50 Cents?! |2009-10-22 06:00:41 Gee - I just bought a bunch of tuna cans at $1 a piece - not cheap enough for you! Tho' tuna is definately a good source of protien compared to most shelf-stable stock-up pantry items - Can-Can Sales Rule! Don't forget canned fruit too! ALSO - All these items work well for stocking up for emergencies or long-term illness - think H1N1, you are not gonna want to go run out to the grocery store! Make sure to keep a can opener, bottled water, and a flashlight in your pantry too! Reply 0 0

Olivia  - beans |2010-01-22 18:56:29 What about canned beans? They're good protein, versitile, comes in all kinds, and lend themselves to all kinds of dishes. Soups (ministrone, black bean with ham hock, chili), salads (three bean, kidney bean in Italian dressing), "burgers" or refried, casseroles (layered rice, lentils, sharp cheese, fried onions or as a cheesy loaf). Reply 0 0

Omiewon  - Beans - Great Addition |2010-01-22 18:59:40 I like the beans because of the protein aspect and they last a long time dried or canned. Beans plus rice equals a pretty nutritionally healthy meal. Thanks for the add Olivia. Reply 0 0

Michelle  - Tuna |2010-02-11 08:30:58 A dollar per can?! I'm only 28 and I remember tuna being 3 for a dollar. You can't even get private label tuna for less than 75 cents a can anymore. I wait for the sales when the tuna is 2/$1 and stock up. Reply 0 0

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