The American Red Cross brochure suggests a 3-day supply of items that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no additional water. Include a selection of the following in your Home Emergency Kit:
* Peanut butter and crackers
* Jelly
* Granola bars
* Trail mix
* Comfort foods: cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops
You won't need to date these items. But you will consume them in 6 months when you restock, so be sure to purchase what you and the family like to eat.