You can survive without Wi-Fi.
You can even make it without coffee.
But go too long without protein—and your body starts to shut down.
Muscles break down.
Energy crashes.
Wounds heal slower.
Your strength fades.
Now picture this: The grid’s down or a massive storm has blown through leaving you without power for days. You’re splitting wood, hauling water, cooking over flame.
You're burning calories faster than you can count.
That’s when protein stops being a dietary goal—and becomes a survival essential.
In today’s Scout, we’re breaking down the most powerful sources of protein when meat is scarce, eggs are overpriced, and store shelves are empty.
Plus, we’ll show you the exact protein kit we keep in our own emergency pantry.
Because when every calorie counts—protein pulls the real weight.
You’ll Need More Than You Think
Take a look at the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended daily amounts of protein (formed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services):
To gain a clearer idea, see these are one-ounce equivalents of protein foods from WebMD:
- 1 ounce cooked meat, poultry, or fish
- ¼ cup cooked beans or lentils
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon peanut, almond, or sunflower butter
- ½ ounce nuts or seeds
- ¼ cup or 2 ounces tofu
- 1 ounce cooked tempeh
And here’s the kicker: Experts recommend people 10% to 35% of your daily calories come from protein.
That’s during normal life.
Now imagine you’re in survival mode.
You’re chopping wood for heat and carrying buckets of water.
Cooking everything by hand. Guarding your home.
You’re burning through calories like firewood.
You’ll need even more protein just to maintain strength, energy, and recovery.
There’s a reason hikers, climbers, and soldiers rely on jerky, trail mix, and protein bars:
They’re compact, shelf-stable, and they work.
But here’s where it gets serious…
When the Store Shelves Are Empty
Pause and consider the news about protein sources in recent years…
- Egg shortages led to high costs. The United States Department of Agriculture predicted egg prices will increase 41.1% this year.
- Beef and veal prices are predicted to increase 3.2% in 2025. However, its projected beef production will decline by 2.5% in 2025.
- According to a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, “The main protein source in the American diet is animal protein.” But the USDA is warning of beef shortages.
- Yahoo Finance reports, “The US has also become more reliant on beef imports after cattle supplies dropped to the lowest since 1951 as dry pastures prevented the herd from expanding for the fifth straight year […] Meat is also at risk — with the lowest cattle herd in 74 years, the US imported a record $11.7 billion in beef and derived products last year.”
- Synthetic, lab-grown meat products and bugs have been approved to be sold in U.S. grocery stores. Currently, there are over one hundred insect farming tech startups in the United States alone.
Our food supply is more fragile than most realize.
One disruption – weather, politics, disease, fuel costs – and real protein could disappear overnight.
And when that happens, there’s no substitute for the real thing.
Your body won’t run on soy byproduct or powdered bugs.
You need real protein.
Stored smart.
Ready to use.
And built to last.
Survival-Friendly Protein Sources Every Home Needs
Since protein is necessary for survival, and there is a real possibility you may not be able to find it on grocery store shelves, it is critical to always have protein sources in your home.
Fortunately, there are many survival-friendly protein sources available.
These protein sources are designed to be stored and used in extreme situations, as well as every day.
We recommend stocking your pantry with these protein-packed products.
MEGA Protein Kit with Real Meat (Your All-in-One Protein Powerhouse)
In a crisis, protein isn’t optional…it’s critical.
The physical, mental, and emotional demands of survival require serious fuel. That’s exactly what the MEGA Protein Kit with Real Meat delivers.
Inside one rugged, water-resistant bucket, you’ll get:
- 72 total servings
- 820 grams of protein
- 9,360 calories
- A mix of real freeze-dried beef, chicken, and three types of beans
- Up to 30 years of shelf life
- Packaged in resealable, heavy-duty, four-layer pouches
- Bucket size: 8 x 9 x 13.5 inches, weighing only 8.8 pounds
That’s powerful nutrition you can count on – whether the grid’s down, the roads are closed, or the stores are empty.
No synthetic meat. No guesswork.
Just high-quality, American-packed protein to keep your strength up when it matters most.
Stock up on the MEGA Protein Kit now
Sprouts: Grow a fresh, protein-packed food supply in just 3 days with My Patriot Supply sprouting seeds. The Sprouting Seeds Starting Kit includes full-size packages of organic protein powerhouse sprouting seeds, organic 4-part salad mix sprouting seeds, organic broccoli sprouting seeds, organic bean salad mix sprouting seeds, and organic alfalfa sprouting seeds. Plus, each kit includes a 4-tray seed sprouting tray, making it easy to get growing right away.
Beef and Sausage Crumbles: With threats to animal proteins, now is the time to stock up on Ready Hour Freeze-Dried Pork Sausage Crumbles and Freeze-Dried Beef Crumbles. Each case pack comes with 6 packs of freeze-dried, fully cooked, and seasoned animal protein. They are packaged to stay fresh for up to 30 years in resealable pouches. All you need to do is cover the freeze-dried crumbles with boiling water for 5–10 minutes and use them like regular cooked animal meat. In addition, My Patriot Supply also offers a Freeze Dried Meat Kit with beef, chicken, and pork containing 334 grams of real meat protein.
Powdered and Freeze-Dried Proteins: In addition to freeze-dried meat proteins, it’s also wise to stock up on emergency egg powder. Whether there is an egg shortage or a power outage, you want to have several cans of Whole Egg Powder in your pantry. Each can is the equivalent of 78 eggs, packed with protein, and can be reconstituted by adding water and cooking as desired. The #10 can is designed to be shelf stable for up to 10 years (or one year after opening).
Legumes and Beans: Legumes (types of beans, including kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans) are packed with protein. My Patriot Supply’s Beans Trio with Rice Kit contains 100 servings of these protein-packed beans. All the beans are prepared and use a low-heat dehydration method to lock in flavor. They are conveniently packaged to last up to 30 years for emergencies.
Lentils, also classified as legumes like beans, contain 18 grams of protein per cooked cup and are delicious in soups and salads. One option for quick protein from lentils is to keep the Organic Protein Powerhouse Sprouting Seeds Mix (containing red lentil beans, French lentil beans, garbanzo beans, and green peas) on hand, which can provide an instant source of protein in a matter of days.
Nuts and Seeds: It’s smart to also keep a variety of nuts and seeds in your home. These are compact, calorie-dense, and easy to store. They are small enough that you can take them with you on daily treks just in case you need a protein boost.
Pack your pantry with protein, friends.
In liberty,
Elizabeth Anderson
Preparedness Advisor, My Patriot Supply
