Military Grade | Up to a 5 Year Shelf-Life | Ready to Eat a No Refrigeration Needed Like all MREs, these require no refrigeration. Feel free to eat them right away or keep them safe for in a time of emergency.a Easy to StoreEasy to store and with a shelf-life of up to 5 years. Keep them in a cool, dry location and they'll be ready for you when you need them most.a Great TastingA true MRE that is ready in no time. They taste great cold or you can purchase one of our flameless heaters to warm them up.a Durable PackagingThe durable packaging means they are ready to go wherever you take them. Whether you're camping, hiking, hunting or in an emergency situation, the tough packaging ensures they won't accidentally rip or tear open.Whether you are hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, or in a real emergency, the Chicken MRE is sure to please your taste buds. Made with real white meat chicken with you will think you are eating mom's home cooking. Believe it or not you can eat these cold but they always taste better heated up with our MRE Heaters to enjoy full impact this MRE has to offer.MRE meals, or Meals Ready-to-Eat, are a great way to store food that is delicious and nutritious for you and your family in times of need. It could be a natural or man-made disaster or it could be the loss of a job. You just never know. Keep your mind at ease at stock up on MREs because you just never know what surprises tomorrow may bring. These aren't your typical MREs. Originally created for the U.S. military, they are designed to be a source of excellent nutrition and energy when you need it most. They are the perfect grab-n-go emergency supply items. Be sure you pack several of them in your 72-Hour kits.