Always keep these in your pantry

Non-perishable food items that have lengthy expiration dates to stash away:

• Peanut butter is a good source of energy with healthful fats and protein.
• Whole-wheat crackers is a suitable replacement for bread. Vacuum-packing your crackers can prolong their freshness.
• Nut and trail mixes are high-energy foods and convenient for snacking during an emergency.
• Cereal. Choose individually packaged multigrain cereals.
• Granola bars and power bars are a great source of carbohydrates and stay fresh for at least six months.
• Dried fruits, such as apricots and raisins, offer potassium and dietary fibre.