Costco Offers Emergency Food Buckets for $79.99Costco Offers Emergency Food Buckets for $79.99 For those concerned about hunger during a societal crisis within the next 25 years, Costco has introduced the Readywise Emergency Food Bucket. Priced at $79.99 for Costco members, the bucket contains 150 food bags, providing enough sustenance for a group for an extended period. Each bag contains a “carefully curated package” of non-perishable meals, including chicken alfredo, creamy pasta and veggies, teriyaki rice, and cheesy macaroni. Puddings, cereals, and orange drink mix are also included. The individual pouches have a shelf life extending until mid-century. Costco’s website promotes the buckets with a dramatic description: “Imagine the sudden arrival of severe weather, the challenges of unexpected job changes, or the unsettling thought of food shortages.” The company emphasizes that these buckets can provide a “reliable source of food” during such emergencies. For those with larger needs, Costco also offers a bulk version of 36 Readywise buckets, totaling 5,400 servings, for $2,500. Social Media Integration The article includes a script that initializes the Facebook SDK, allowing readers to share or like the article on Facebook with ease. When a reader shares or likes the article, an analytics event is triggered to track the social media engagement.
People worried about hunger during a societal crisis in the next 25 years can take a step toward safety for $79.99, assuming they’re a Costco member. The warehouse club has started selling the Readywise Emergency Food Bucket to U.S. customers. It’s a collection of 150 food bags, enough to have friends over for dinner if the meltdown doesn’t last too long. It’s not a grab bag; the company describes it as a “carefully curated package,” Salon reports, that won’t reach its expiration date until mid-century.
Costco’s website promotes the buckets with a movie trailer-style description: “In a world where”: “Imagine the sudden arrival of severe weather, the challenges of unexpected job changes or the unsettling thought of food shortages. These are the moments when a reliable source of food becomes a game-changer.” The pouches come in flavors such as chicken alfredo, creamy pasta and veggies, teriyaki rice and cheesy macaroni. There are also puddings, cereals and orange drink mix, according to the Guardian. The retailer says that equates to 80 entrees, 30 breakfasts and 40 drinks. Costco also has a large version, KABC points out: 36 Readywise buckets, totaling 5,400 servings, for $2,500. (More Costco stories.)
