If you are unfortunate enough to hit a patch of rainy weather these no-cook meals will come in handy. We always take extra food and water in case we end up staying an extra couple of days. This extra food gives an option to cook or not to cook, depending on our mood at the time. This works well for when there is up to five of us, but cooking for six or more is not as easy with small pots and one burner stoves. I buy all my food at the grocery store.
Bagels travel well.
Canned food such as stew makes for easy cooking. Fruits and fresh veggies are always a treat. Trail mix and cookies are standard operating procedure. The important aspect is that each kayaker should have a different trail mix. I like the mix with dried fruit and smarties mixed in.