A LITTLE CUPBOARD CHALLENGE · ABOUT 2 MINUTES

Prepared without the panic shop.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Could you put a day together without switching anything on?

First, open a cupboard.

Take a quick look at what’s there. The government recommends familiar, long-life food that needs no cooking or refrigeration, built up gradually during normal shopping. You may already have a head start.

A day without powerPicture breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check each ingredient: does it need cooking, a fridge or a tin opener? Choose familiar alternatives that suit your diet, then note one cupboard gap.

MAKE IT FIT YOUR HOUSEHOLD

One meal idea is a start.

This activity explores practical meal ideas. Choose portions, ingredients and snacks that meet your household’s needs, including allergies. Follow each product’s storage and preparation instructions.

For your wider plan, include drinking water and the other things you rely on.

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Preparation advice: UK government Be Ready guidance ↗. Checked 3 November 2026. Meal challenges are our own examples.