With a 25 year shelf-life these food kits are designed for long-term storage. Individual meal pouches packed in a convenient bucket. Combine kits into larger packages or sell individually. For example, combine one of each entree and breakfast kit for a 4 month food supply (2 meals/day). Wt: 20 lbs.One thing that makes this meal so great is the fact the pouch it comes in is your bowl and, once you're done with your meal, trash recepticle all-in-one. Just add the specified amount boiling water, zip lock it closed, let it stand for the required amount of time, then serve. Once you are done with your meal, clean up is easy. No more dishes, just zip it shut and you're all set.