Having a well-stocked pantry is a one of the best things you can do for you budget. You will always be able to give your family a nutritious, delicious meal if you have the basics on hand. No matter what’s going on in your family’s life… a snowstorm, busy schedule, job interruption, unexpected illness you will have some peace of mind that you can feed your family.
Your pantry doesn’t have to be elaborate. Some of my pantry items I keep in Rubbermaid bins in an area in our basement. Canned goods are kept on a shelving unit in the same area. Some people convert a closet or build cabinets for this purpose in their kitchen. You can find great ideas for organizing your pantry at Lowes. They carry many of the Rubbermaid brand of accessories that are inexpensive and easy to install.
You don’t have to get everything at once. Look for coupons and purchase items when they are on sale, then stock-up. Don’t forget some fun items. My family enjoys hot cocoa and marshmallows and nutella on graham crackers so those things are on my pantry list. Many of the items I purchase at Sam’s Club or a bulk food store. Our favorite is Echo Hill in Fleetwood, PA. You can connect with them on Facebook.
Below is a broad list, alter it to fit your family’s needs.
Grains
- White Flour
- Wheat Flour
- Biscuit Mix
- Bread Crumbs
Sweetners
- Granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Brown sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
Baking Accessories
- Cocoa Powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Yeast
- Corn meal
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate Chips
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Pecans
- Coconut
- Raisins
- Food Coloring
Oil and Vinegar
- Cooking oil (canola, olive, etc.)
- Cooking spray
- White Vinegar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Spices
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Cinnamon
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Parsley
- Basil
- Allspice
- Basil
- Bay leaves
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili pepper
- Cinnamon, ground
- Crushed red pepper
- Cumin, ground
- Curry powder
- Dill
- Ginger, ground
- Mrs. Dash seasoning blend
- Mustard, dry
- Nutmeg, ground
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Sage, ground
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Beef Bouillon Cubes
- Chicken Bouillon cubes
Beans
- Dried Pinto Beans
- Dried Navy Beans
- Dried Split Peas
- Dried Butter Beans
- Dried Kidney Beans
Pasta/Rice
- Rice
- Egg Noodles
- Macaroni
- Spaghetti
- Orzo
Milk Products
- Powdered milk
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Evaporated milk
- Powdered creamer
Misc.
- Canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken, etc.)
- Broth: (chicken, beef, etc.)
- Peanut butter
- Jelly or jam
- Oatmeal
- Graham Crackers
- Snack Crackers
- Saltines
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Cereal
Tomato Products
- Tomato sauce
- Tomato paste
- Stewed tomatoes
- Crushed tomatoes
- Whole, diced tomatoes
Canned fruits and vegetables
- Corn
- Creamed Corn
- Green Beans
- Pineapple chunks, sliced.
- Pears
- Mandarin Oranges
- Peaches
- Apple Pie filling
Soup
- Canned and dried
- Dry onion soup mix
- Dry vegetable soup mix
Snacks
- Popcorn
- Pretzels/Chips
Condiments
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Salad dressing
- Barbecue sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Salsa
- Soy Sauce
Beverages
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot Chocolate mix
- Iced Tea Mix
- Lemon juice
Cheese
- Cheddar
- Mozzarella
- American
- Parmesan cream cheese
- Swiss
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