In case of an emergency, it is important to have a stockpile of non-perishable food and other supplies. Here are some items to consider stocking up on:

Food:

• Canned meats, such as tuna, chicken, and turkey
• Canned vegetables and vegetable juices
• Canned fruits
• Peanut butter
• Nuts and trail mixes
• Cereal
• Granola bars and power bars
• Protein or fruit bars
• Dry cereal or granola
• Dried fruit
• Canned juices
• Non-perishable pasteurized milk
• High-energy foods
• Food for infants
• Comfort/stress foods

Other Supplies:

• Water (enough to hydrate the whole family for a few days)
• Manual can opener
• Eating utensils
• Medical supplies
• Pet food
• Contact lens solution
• Diapers
• Batteries
• Seasonings

It is important to choose foods that your family will eat and to remember any special dietary needs. Additionally, it is recommended to check your stockpile once or twice a year and replace any supplies that are missing, expired, or damaged. Finally, if it is too expensive to buy everything for your stockpile at once, consider picking up one or two items every time you go to the grocery store or taking advantage of sales and bulk stores.