Especially for a long-distance move, the kitchen is the most complex room to pack. Bring a collection of size boxes and pack up accordingly and safely wrap fragile items; other rooms are relatively simply. When you get to your new home and it’s time to unpack, naturally organizing the contents take a little extra time, but very worth the dedication. Special methodical techniques and execution is required in the kitchen. Extra preparations for safety are necessary from dishes, glassware, kitchen aids, appliances, and everything kept in the kitchen. Few want to waste the hundreds of dollars’ worth of food when it comes to the pantry and fridge/freezer items. With this in mind, some tips concerning packing the pantry for a long-distance move is what we at Good Time Moving & Storage would like to share today.

How Do You Move Food Short & Long Distance?

Packing the food is applicable some of the time for safety standards and food has an expiration date. It is always a good idea to use up the contents of the fridge, freezer, and pantry, particularly the food that can spoil when you know you are set to move. Another story for people moving long distances, most food in the fridge can survive up to 2 hours, so local moves isn’t a big deal. Only pack up the non-perishables that have an expiration of 6 months or more when you set to start packing the pantry. If adding the extra weight is worth packing up the cans, a long-distance moving cost is influenced by weight.

Tips for Packing Non Perishable Food

For packing your pantry, plastic bins with snapping lids are optimal. The plastic bins with secure lids will deter any insect infestations since the food stored in the pantry can quickly become too heavy for cardboard boxes. Ensure your bins are tightly packed and the box is organized and tidy to avoid messes. To seal open ingredients or food to the food that you must keep, use Tupperware or Zip-lock bags. Stack heavier boxes on the bottom and line them up tightly against them. Movers can better load them into the truck safely to make certain to label them kitchen and fragile.

What to Do with Groceries when Moving?

The food you are unable to use can be given to family members or unopened packaged food may be donated to various facilities and help centers as far as the items in the freezer and fridge go. To store these items and can accept the donation, you can call around to see if anyone has the capabilities. You will have to throw them out, otherwise. The food in the pantry that is close to expiring or you do not want to haul can be easily donated to local shelters charity groups as well. To learn the specifics on what foods they will accept and get them boxed up and ready, find which charity is right for your donations and call them. Most of these organizations will even schedule someone to pick them up.

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