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Data as of Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET

A 2-week supply for a family of 4: cheapest cart today

Four people, fourteen days, 2,000 calories each. Here's the cheapest way to cover it at today's prices.

Food cart today$333.00$5.95 per person-day
Calories needed112,000
Water to store56 gal4 × 14 × 1 gallon

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Shipping and tax not included. Recalculated every time prices update. Variety, allergies and taste matter more than shaving a few dollars, so treat this as a price floor, not a menu.

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