HPNAP 3-Day Pantry Package Guide

This guide is for a pantry package that provides 9 meals (3 meals per day for 3 days) and ensures that each follows the USDA MyPlate guidelines: Two servings of vegetables/fruits and a serving each of protein, dairy and grains.

Food Group	What equals a choice? The following items equal one choice, unless otherwise specified	Minimum Number of Choices per Household Size
Vegetables & Fruit My Plate Recommends: 6 servings/person/day 1 choice = 4 servings	Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Vegetables, 15 oz Frozen Vegetables, 16 oz Potato Flakes, 13 – 16 oz Dried Fruit, 15 oz Canned Fruit, 15 oz Frozen Fruit, 12 – 16 oz 4 Pieces, 1 Head, 1 Bunch, 1 Pound Fresh Produce 100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice, 46 – 48 oz Limit Juice to one container per household	1 Person: 5 Choices 2 People: 9 Choices 3 People: 14 Choices 4 People: 18 Choices 5 People: 23 Choices 6 People: 27 Choices
Proteins - Meat and Plant-based My Plate Recommends: 50g protein/person/day total from all sources 1 choice = about 28g of protein	Canned Beans, 15 oz Dry Beans and Lentils, 1 pound = 2 choices Peanut Butter, 16 oz = 2 choices Nuts/Seeds, 1 pound = 2 choices (5 - 7g protein/1 oz serving) Tofu, 12–16 oz = 2 choices 4 Canned Beef Stew, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Chili, Ravioli, or Lasagna 15 oz (at least 7g protein/serving) 1 doz Eggs = 2 choices Frozen Meat, Fish, Poultry, 16 oz (1 pound) = 4 choices 2 Cans Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, 5 oz Canned Beef and Pork, 24 oz = 3 choices Veggie Burgers, 4-pack (at least 7g protein/serving)	1 Person: 3 Choices 2 People: 6 Choices 3 People: 9 Choices 4 People: 12 Choices 5 People: 15 Choices 6 People: 18 Choices
Dairy Offer based on product availability My Plate Recommends: 3 cups/person/day 1 Choice = about 2 cups	Fluid Milk, 32 oz/1 quart Enriched Soy Milk, 32 oz/1 quart 3.2 oz Envelope of Dry Milk Enriched Milk Substitutes, 32oz/1 quart Milk Coupon for 1 gallon = 4 choices 4 Yogurts, 6 oz each 2 Greek Yogurt, 6 oz each Cottage Cheese, 16 oz Cheese, 8 oz (not "cheese food") = 2 Choices	1 Person: 2 Choices 2 People: 3 Choices 3 People: 3 Choices 4 People: 4 Choices 5 People: 4 Choices 6 People: 5 Choices
Grain My Plate Recommends: 6 servings/person/ day 1 choice = about 12 servings	Bread, 1 Loaf 6 Rolls or Bagels 6 Tortillas or 1 package Mac & Cheese, Rice Mix, Pasta Mix, 3 boxes, 6-8 oz each Rice or Pasta, 16 oz Hot Cereal (Oatmeal, Grits, etc.), 18 oz 10 Oatmeal packets, 1 oz each Cold Cereal, 12 – 16 oz 2 Stuffing Boxes, 6 oz each Cornmeal, 16 oz Quinoa, 16 oz Pancake Mix, Bread Mix, Muffin Mix, 16 oz	1 Person: 2 Choices 2 People: 3 Choices 3 People: 5 Choices 4 People: 6 Choices 5 People: 8 Choices 6 People: 9 Choices