• KitchenFoodStaplesList

Food Staples List

Note: This is a list of the foods which we will keep on hand at all times, for cooks and menu writers to be able to know that we have a stock set of food from which to draw meals. We may have many other items at any time, and we can buy those items upon request, but we must buy these things first. In the case of produce in particular, we will normally have many things not on this list, but they will shift with what is in season, and what is affordable at any one time.

• Bulk Goods

  • Dry Beans/Protein/Seeds
    • Textured Vegitable Protein ("TVP")
    • Black Beans
    • Black Eyed Peas
    • Garbanzo Beans
    • Lentils
    • Nuts (of some sort)
    • Pinto Beans
    • Kidney Beans
    • Coffee
  • Flours and Baking
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Cornmeal
    • Cornstarch
    • Nutritional Yeast
    • Active Dry Yeast
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Salt
    • Sugar, Brown
    • Sugar, White
    • Sugar, Powdered
    • Cocoa Powder
    • Flax seeds
    • Syrup, Corn
    • Syrup, Maple
    • Tortillas
      • Flour
      • Corn
  • Grains
    • Brown Rice
    • Oats
    • White Rice
    • Quinoa
    • Couscous
    • Barley
  • Pasta
    • Long Pasta (spagetti, linguine, etc)
    • Short Pasta (orzo, macaroni, etc)
    • Lasagna Noodles

• Canned and Jarred Goods

  • Emergency items will be used only when cooking dried beans is not possible (lack of planning is not an emergency) and will be cycled by food shopper annually
    • Canned Beans (emergency use only)
    • Canned Beans, Refried (emergency use only)
    • Canned Corn (emergency use only)
  • Canned Tomato Sauce
  • Canned Diced Tomatoes

• Dairy

  • Butter
  • Cheese
    • Yellow
    • White
  • Vegan Butter (Earth Balance)
  • Soymilk
  • Tofu
  • Yogurt
  • Sour Cream
  • Heavy Cream
  • Cottage Cheese

• Frozen Foods

  • Frozen Broccoli
  • Frozen Corn
  • Frozen Fruit
  • Frozen Peas
  • Frozen Spinach
  • Frozen Vegetable Mix
  • Frozen Berries

• Liquid Condiment stuff

  • Broth or Bullion
  • Honey
  • Jelly
  • Ketchup
  • Mayo
  • Mustard
  • Lemon Juice
  • Hot Sauces
    • Sriracha
    • Frank's Red HOt
  • Oils
    • Olive Oil
    • Shortening
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Coconut Oil
  • Peanut Butter
  • Soy Sauce
  • Vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • Vinegars
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Red Wine Vinegar
    • Distilled White Vinegar (large container)

• Spices

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Marjoram
  • Thyme
  • Dill
  • Bay Leaves
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Cloves
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Chili Powder
  • Red Pepper Flakes

• Produce

  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Garlic (Peeled and/or Clove)
  • Jalapenos or other hot pepper
  • Lettuce, or Spinach
  • Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Fresh Ginger
• Must have at least ONE fresh veggie and ONE fresh fruit at all times
  • Broccoli, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Peppers, Avocados, Beets, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro etc. whatever is in season and/or on sale/affordable
  • Bananas, Oranges, Clementines, Grapefruits, Pineapples, Melons, Berries etc. whatever is in season and/or on

• Non-Food

  • Bleach
  • Cleaning rags
  • Degreaser
  • Dish Soap
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Markers
    • Dry Erase
    • Permanent
  • Masking Tape
  • Scouring Powder
  • Scrub Pads
  • Sponges
  • Spray Bottles (for cleaning products)
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bona (hardwood floor cleaner)