[marktwain]

Shelf-stable, nutritionally-balanced (40/30/30), bags of kibble (or other plain preparation like a just-add-water cereal or mash) that are free to any and all to use. It would cost far less than food stamps, it would probably be far more humane, and if people get tired of kibble, they can figure out a way to get real money to buy different food. (I also would predict the rise of a viable 3rd-party market in kibble flavor additives.)

It is brilliant! I love it. Make it available to *anyone* (limited to per capita) to eliminate processing costs. No one starves, and no more food stamps or other government programs for food. Make it available in 10 and 25 lb bags, with one bag per person maximum per week.

[kevkrom]

with one bag per person maximum per week

Little point to that restriction -- just more paperwork. Sure, some people will hoard and stockpile, especially at first, but eventually those stocks will fill up and people will just take what they need.

I'd certainly recommend keeping a few extra bags as part of a disaster kit.