How to Restock Your Kitchen (Without Breaking the Bank)

Experiencing a disaster is overwhelming. There’s a myriad of tasks to think about from contacting friends and family to let them know of your well-being, to speaking with your insurance company and perhaps a public adjuster, to hiring contractors for cleaning, remediation, debris removal, and demolition.

Depending on the circumstances of how much damage you sustained, one of the biggest tasks will be securing temporary housing during the repairing or rebuilding process and reacquiring the household items needed to live comfortably.

Below we’ve compiled a list of essential items for your kitchen. All of the items mentioned below are from Amazon Basics, so they won’t break the bank either.

Essential Amazon Basics Kitchen Supplies

Dinnerware

Water Filter Pitcher

Glass Food Storage

20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set | Dishwasher safe set includes service for 4 people.

Kitchen Knife Block Set | A sharp, good-quality knife can make a big difference in the kitchen. This set includes a chef's knife, paring knife, and serrated knife (among others).

Non-Stick Cookware Set | A good set of pots and pans can be the foundation of any kitchen. Consider purchasing a range of sizes and types, including a saucepan, frying pan, and a stockpot.

Stainless Steel Electric Hot Water Kettle | An automatic shutoff, concealed heating element, and cordless design make this a great choice.

12-Cup Coffee Maker | Compact size saves on space and reusable coffee filter saves on waste.

Cast Iron Skillet | Comes pre-seasoned so it's ready to use.

Nesting Melamine Mixing Bowl With Lid And Non-Slip Base | A set of mixing bowls in various sizes can be useful for everything from mixing ingredients to storing leftovers.

Heavy-Duty Broom | The 3-piece interlocking broom handle breaks down for convenient storage or custom height adjustment.

Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags | White, unscented trash bags with a drawstring for easy closure and carrying.

Scrub Sponges | These ones are heavy duty to tackle any big messes.

Paper Towels | 12 rolls of 2-ply paper towels to have on hand for cleanup.