I told my son to go to Walmart with his roommate (they are in Tallahassee) to pick up some supplies and send me the receipt. I give him monthly money for normal expenses but told him to use the credit card for this purchase. Whenever he uses the card, he knows to send me the receipt as it's only supposed to be used for emergencies or out-of-the-ordinary expenses.
Hurricane Idalia Shopping List for a college student:
46 ct Pack of Slim Jims - I guess that's the protein part of every meal
Motts 22 ct Flavored Fruit Snacks - No scurvy
24 ct Nature Valley Granola Bars - Solid choice
Cheetos Puff Cheese Flavored Snack Chips, 8 oz - First thing to go
Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn, Mini Bags - (Uhhh....the microwave won't work if you don't have power!)
Kraft Mac N Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Microwavable Cups - See above
Pringles Cheddar Cheese Potato Crisps Chips, 5.5 oz - 2nd thing to go
Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, 9.25 oz Bag - Third thing to go, lol
BODYARMOR Sports Drink Fruit Punch, 20 fl oz, 6 Pack - At least they are staying hydrated
Bridgford Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'N Spicy Beef Jerky, 10 Oz. - For when the Slim Jims run out, I guess
Wonder Bread Classic White Sandwich Bread, Sliced White Bread Loaf, 20 oz - Dependable PB&J always makes sense
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16-ounce Jar - Ditto
Welch's Concord Grape Jam, 20 oz Squeeze Bottle - Ditto
Duracell Coppertop AAA Battery with POWER BOOST™, 8 Pack Long-Lasting Batteries - Good thinking - For flashlights/LED lights/headlamps
Energizer MAX AA Batteries (8 Pack), Double A Alkaline Batteries - Ditto
Keep in mind that this was only half the list. His roommate shopped for the other half. If it looks anything like this one, they will be fine for the next month and a half.