Non-perishable foods to stock

Keep a can opener on hand at all times.

• Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, or turkey can last two years in the pantry. They provide essential protein.
• Canned vegetables, such as green beans, carrots, and peas.
• Canned soups and chilli. Look for low-sodium options.
• Dry pasta and pasta sauces.
• Bottle water, at least a three-day supply. You need at least one gallon per person per day.
• Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, contain electrolytes and carbohydrates to help you rehydrate.
• Powdered milk.
• Sugar, salt, and pepper and other basic seasonings.
• Multivitamins.