Building your own food storage system is like having an in-home grocery store. There is great convenience and prudence to this, but also some careful planning and thought are needed to organize it. It is our attempt over the next few posts to help guide you as you build your own long term food storage.
First let’s look at the three criteria for long term food storage space. These criteria are: conditions of storage space, convenience of storage space and choices of storage space (usually due to size of room/area).
These three criteria will be the first to be visited in this series on “Locating your Food Storage.”
Until the next post, take a look around your house, sheds, barns or land for any storage space you may be thinking of using. Find a space that you can set aside as dedicated to your long term food storage. We will give you some other ideas in this series, but for now, see what you can find and make space for from your own knowledge of how your home operates best.
Don’t rely on only your own property; there may be a storage facility
close by that can be of use. I’ve seen several recently that are climate controlled and advertised as wine storage. If people are storing wine in facilities, food is another option!
Best Blessings and enJOY the journey!
Donna
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Popular Questions
What are the three main criteria for locating your food storage?
When locating your food storage, choose a space that is cool, dry, and protected from light. Stable temperatures help preserve quality, while low humidity reduces the risk of mold, rust, and packaging damage. A dark location also helps protect foods from heat and light that can shorten shelf life.
Where should you locate food storage to keep it cool and dry?
Place food storage in an interior pantry, basement, or dedicated storage room rather than near an oven, radiator, water heater, or exterior wall. Check that the area has no leaks, condensation, or recurring dampness before using it. Keep containers raised off the floor and leave space around them for air circulation and inspection.
How does accessibility fit into the criteria for locating your food storage?
Food storage should be easy enough to reach that you can inspect it and use older items first. Avoid placing frequently used supplies behind heavy boxes or in areas that require unsafe ladders. Organize containers by food type and date, with newer purchases placed behind older ones.
What should you avoid when locating your food storage?
Avoid locations exposed to heat, sunlight, moisture, pests, or sharp temperature swings. Do not store food directly on concrete floors, beneath leaking pipes, or beside chemicals and cleaning products. Before committing to a location, inspect it regularly for pests, damaged packaging, and signs of water intrusion.
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