Stock foods that require no refrigeration. Store foods your family normally eats, plus favorite treats. A crisis is not the time to learn to eat new foods. Avoid too many foods high in salt, as this will increase thirst. Store single servings or one-meal size to avoid leftovers, as refrigeration may not be available.
Canned foods keep almost indefinitely as long as cans are undamaged.
The can also will work as the cooking and serving dish. Open the can and remove the label before heating. Do not place metal cans in the microwave. Water one gallon per person per day for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene. Smoked or dried meats commercial beef jerky.