Mayday Food Bars (SKU MD73509) are specifically formulated to be non-thirst provoking, meaning they won't dry out your mouth or increase your water needs after consumption. This is critical for emergency situations where water may be scarce or rationed. Unlike typical energy bars that can leave you parched, these apple cinnamon bars provide 400 calories of nutrition without forcing you to consume additional water resources, making them ideal for bug-out bags, emergency kits, police cruisers, and wilderness survival scenarios where hydration access is limited.

The Mayday 400 Calorie case (MD73509) delivers 100 individually wrapped 400-calorie pouches in a single 39-pound box, making it the most cost-effective solution for outfitting multiple vehicles, facilities, or personnel. At $219.89 per case, you're paying approximately $2.20 per 400-calorie pouch versus $4-6 for comparable single-unit emergency rations. This bulk format is perfect for EMS fleets, law enforcement agencies, school emergency caches, or preparedness organizations that need to stock multiple locations without breaking the budget. Each pouch contains 2 x 200-calorie bars for easy rationing.

Yes. Mayday Industries emergency food bars are baked under strict supervision and engineered with a 5-year shelf life that tolerates the temperature swings common in vehicle glove boxes, trunk kits, and outdoor emergency caches. The apple cinnamon bars require no refrigeration and maintain their nutritional integrity and palatability through hot summers and cold winters. This makes the MD73509 case ideal for patrol cars, ambulances, fire apparatus, marine vessels, and remote facility storage where climate control isn't available. Just store in the original sealed packaging away from direct sunlight.

Unlike MREs or freeze-dried meals, Mayday 400 Calorie Food Bars require zero preparation—no water, no heating, no cooking. You tear open the pouch and eat immediately, which is crucial during active emergencies, evacuations, or tactical situations. Each individually wrapped pouch delivers 400 calories of dense nutrition in apple cinnamon flavor without the bulk, weight, or preparation requirements of MREs. The non-thirst-provoking formula also eliminates the water dependency of freeze-dried options. For first responders, tactical teams, or anyone needing grab-and-go emergency nutrition, these bars outperform traditional field rations in speed and simplicity.

Each Mayday 400 Calorie pouch provides one person with 400 calories—roughly 20% of daily caloric needs. For a 72-hour emergency supply (standard OSHA/FEMA recommendation), plan 6 pouches per person (2,400 calories/day). A single case of 100 (MD73509) covers approximately 16-17 people for 72 hours. Multiply your headcount by 6 pouches, then divide by 100 to determine cases needed. For example, a 50-person facility needs 300 pouches (3 cases). Add 20% buffer for rotation and expiration management. The compact 12.5 x 9.5 x 8.5 inch case dimensions make bulk storage efficient for compliance audits.