Water: The most important item to have available. Bring out all supplies of bottled water from storage and have available. Look for unused or extra jugs, bottles, or pitchers which may be in cabinets. Fill them up with tap water. Our city still has running water, so take advantage of this resource.

Packaged meals: Canned stews and soups are great to complete meals which only require heat. Use this type of food as frequently as you can. There is typically a high amount of sodium in these foods, which can provide energy. Make sure to also balance this out with water consumption.

Dry food: The best source we can recommend of nourishment in the current crisis. Nuts, rice, pasta, instant potatoes, peanut butter, etc. will keep longer than refrigerated items and require no electricity for storage. 

Canned foods: Keep all canned beans, vegetables, and fruits ready. Check the dates on all canned foods you have, and make sure to rotate them accordingly. Keep these items in cool, dry areas.

Vinegar: You can cook with it and also can also double as a cleaner (which helps if you run out of a cleaner in your home and have no stores nearby or open).

Emergency Ration Bars: ER bars are a great meal substitute. They each offer enough calories and nutrients for human survival of three days and can be stored for up to 5 years (even in extreme temperatures.)

Non-food items: Do not forget other items in the kitchen like aluminum foil, paper goods (plates, forks, cups), and garbage bags. Aluminum foil has many purposes, and paper plates and cups will be invaluable if there are issues with running water in your area. Plastic food-storage bags can be used to double as first-aid or emergency kit containers as well as keeping leftover food items.