There’s nothing that sends Portlanders into a panic like the possibility of snow. Whether it’s a handful of flurries or an out-and-out blizzard, we’ll jam grocery stores to stock up for all the essentials (remember the great grocery panic last winter, when frenzied shopper stripped stores of beer, wine and, of course, kale?).

There’s a chance that Portland could get snow next week (even official forecasters now say it’s a possibility). That’s a good excuse to take stock of the food and supplies you should have on hand for #Snowmageddon2020 or any other emergency. There’s no excuse for waiting until the last minute.

The folks at the website Patch came up with this grocery store survival list, and we added a few ideas of our own.

Items that don’t require refrigeration or heat to prepare

Nut butters, jams and jellies

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Dried fruits and nuts

Juices (particularly those that are not commonly found in the refrigerator section of the supermarket)

Breads, muffins, bagels, tortillas

Dry cereal or granola

Canned milk or non-dairy milk in aseptic cartons

Protein bars and protein shakes

Jarred sauces such as salsa, ketchup, or mustard.

Pickles or foods preserved in vinegar

Hard cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss, provolone and parmesan, processed cheeses, and Edam (just make sure the cheese is well wrapped and sealed)

Other items to add to your list if you don’t have them

A non-electric can opener

Charcoal or propane for the grill

Pet food

Kitty litter

Paper towels, paper plates, and plastic utensils (useful if the power goes out and you can’t run your dishwasher)

Toilet paper (though if you don’t have toilet paper on hand already, we need to talk)

Other storm essentials

Rock salt for melting ice on sidewalks and driveway

An ice scraper for your car’s windshield

A sturdy snow shovel

Foam insulation covers for exterior faucets

First-aid kit

Flashlight, with batteries

Extra batteries, just in case

Good to have on hand when you’re going to be cooped-up

Favorite baking supplies for cookies and quickbread (flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter – consult your favorite recipes)

Cartons of chicken or vegetable broth for making soup (a good excuse to use up what’s already in your vegetable bin)

Canned soup

Comfort food (mac ‘n’ cheese, pasta, potatoes)

Favorite snacks (popcorn, chips, etc.)

Apple cider

Coffee and tea

Wine and beer

Bourbon

-- Grant Butler

gbutler@oregonian.com

503-221-8566; @grantbutler

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