To keep my food storage organized, I keep an itemized list on a clipboard (a notebook will work) of all food items by product, size, type of container, description, expiration date, and number of servings on hand.
Example:
| Sugar | 5 lbs | Bag | White, granulated | 2015 | 111111111111 |
| Canned Tomatoes | 14.5 oz | Cans | Cooked and diced | 2016 | 1111111 |
| Lasagna | #10 | Cans | Freeze-dried | 2037 | 1111 |
I also created a spreadsheet on my computer that I can print out. Using a pencil, I keep count by listing the number 1 (or hash marks as some may know them) for each container. Then, when I use one, I erase one digit. As I purchase more, I add more digits. This informs me of what I have, how many of each item, and if there are foods I need to use because expiration date is near or passed.
With a little advanced preparation, keeping your food storage organized is easy to do.
Contributed by Betty L., a Food Insurance™ Guest Author
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