US HUMANITARIAN DAILY RATION MRE NEW (10)

The US Humanitarian Daily Ration (HDR) is genuine US government-issue emergency food packaging — the same self-contained, full-day meal pack the United States supplies to displaced populations and disaster zones around the world. Each salmon-colored retort pouch contains 2,200 calories of shelf-stable, fully-prepared food designed to feed one moderately malnourished person for one full day, with no cooking, refrigeration, or flameless heater required. This case ships sealed with 10 complete full-day rations, making it a high-turn item for preppers, emergency planners, overlanders, and outdoor retailers.

HDRs occupy a unique niche on the shelf. Unlike standard military MREs, the HDR is engineered to be culturally and dietarily universal — entrées are strictly vegetarian (no meat, no animal byproducts, no alcohol) so they're acceptable across virtually every religion and dietary practice. That same trait makes them an easy sell to vegetarian customers, families with mixed dietary needs, and anyone building a long-term food cache without worrying about meat-based contents. Manufactured by The Wornick Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, they carry the printed US flag and "Food Gift From The People Of The United States Of America" markings in English, Spanish, and French.

Who Buys This

• Preppers and emergency-preparedness customers building bug-out bags and home food reserves
• Hunters, hikers, campers, and overlanders who want a no-cook, no-cleanup field meal
• Disaster-relief organizations, churches, and CERT teams stocking shelter supplies
• Boaters, pilots, and remote-work crews keeping rations aboard
• Military surplus collectors and MRE enthusiasts

What's Inside Each Ration

• (2) Vegetarian entrées — typically lentil stew, beans & rice, or similar
• (2) Biscuits (MRE-style crackers)
• (2) Vegetable crackers
• (1) Fruit bar (commonly fig)
• Peanut butter and fruit jam/jelly condiments
• (2) Fruit pastries
• (1) Shortbread bar
• Accessory pack: seasonings, matches, moist towelette, and napkin

Specifications

• Case quantity: 10 full-day rations, sealed in a printed fiberboard case
• Calories per ration: approximately 2,200 kcal
• Dietary profile: 100% vegetarian; no animal products, no alcohol
• Pouch dimensions: approx. 8" x 12" x 2" (varies by meal)
• Outer wrapper color: salmon or yellow (contents identical)
• Heater: none included — HDRs are designed to be eaten cold or warmed by other means
• Manufacturer: The Wornick Company, Cincinnati, OH
• Country of origin: USA
• Condition: New, never issued

Shelf Life & Storage

HDRs do not carry a traditional expiration date. Each case is marked with a pack date and an inspection date (typically three years after pack date), which is when the military re-inspects long-term storage stocks. Manufacturer guidance indicates the contents remain palatable for roughly 5 years or more when stored at room temperature, with significantly longer life in cooler conditions. Advise end customers to store cases in a climate-controlled space and away from direct heat.

Buyer Notes

• Each case ships with an assortment of menus; specific meal selection cannot be guaranteed.
• HDRs do not include a flameless ration heater (FRH) — this is by design.
• Genuine US government-issue product, not a commercial copy.