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Food Storage
Inventory Sheet

Track what you have, how much, and when it expires. Fills in the browser and saves automatically.

Add quantities and expiry dates as you inventory your pantry. Items expiring within 90 days are flagged automatically.

Expired Expiring within 90 days Good

Water

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Stored tap water (1-gal jugs)
Commercially bottled water
Water purification tablets
Water filter (LifeStraw / Sawyer)
Bleach, unscented (for purification)

Grains & Dry Goods

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
White rice
Rolled oats / oatmeal
All-purpose flour
Pasta (spaghetti, penne, etc.)
Cornmeal
Bread mix / baking mix
Crackers
Instant potato flakes
Quinoa

Proteins

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Canned tuna or salmon
Canned chicken
Canned black beans
Canned kidney beans
Canned chickpeas
Dried lentils
Peanut butter
Canned chili or stew
Protein powder

Canned Vegetables

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Canned corn
Canned green beans
Canned diced tomatoes
Tomato paste / sauce
Canned mixed vegetables
Canned pumpkin
Canned olives

Canned & Dried Fruits

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Canned peaches / pears
Canned mandarin oranges
Canned pineapple
Applesauce (jars or pouches)
Raisins
Dried apricots or dates

Dairy & Eggs

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Powdered whole milk
Evaporated milk (canned)
Sweetened condensed milk
Powdered eggs
Shelf-stable UHT milk
Ghee (clarified butter, shelf-stable)

Fats, Oils & Sugars

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Vegetable oil
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Shortening
White sugar
Brown sugar
Honey (raw, sealed)
Maple syrup
Jam / jelly (shelf-stable)

Seasonings & Baking

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Salt (iodized)
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Bouillon cubes / powder
Soy sauce
Apple cider vinegar
Baking soda
Baking powder
Active dry yeast

Comfort Foods & Snacks

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Instant coffee
Tea bags
Cocoa powder
Hard candy
Granola bars
Trail mix / mixed nuts
Popcorn (dried kernels)
Electrolyte / sports drink packets

Freeze-Dried & Long-Term

Item Qty Unit Expiry Date Location Notes
Freeze-dried vegetables (sealed pouches)
Freeze-dried fruit (sealed pouches)
Freeze-dried meat (sealed pouches)
Emergency meal pouches (Mountain House, etc.)
Mylar-sealed white rice (25 lb bucket)
Mylar-sealed oats (25 lb bucket)
Mylar-sealed flour / wheat (25 lb bucket)

Rotation & Storage Tips

  • First In, First Out (FIFO). Always move newer purchases to the back and use oldest stock first. Date items with a marker when you buy them.
  • Review every 6 months. Set a calendar reminder. Pull everything out, check dates, and update this sheet. Donate items expiring within 3 months if you can't use them.
  • Storage conditions matter more than expiry dates. Cool, dark, and dry extends shelf life significantly. A root cellar or interior closet beats a hot garage by years.
  • Aim for 30, 60, then 90 days of supply. Don't try to store a year's worth overnight. Build incrementally, one category at a time.
  • Store what you actually eat. The best emergency food is food your family already knows and likes. Unfamiliar food causes stress during an already stressful situation.