Is Your Pantry Hiding Expired or Forgotten Food? This Free Printable Can Help.
Have you ever bought another can of beans only to find four already hiding in the back of your pantry? Or discovered a box of crackers you meant to use months ago, now stale and forgotten?
You’re not alone—and you don’t need a complicated app to fix it.
With this simple and free printable pantry inventory, you can track what you have, how much of it you’ve got, and when it expires. It’s one of the easiest ways to reduce food waste, stay organized, and stop overspending at the grocery store.
🖨️ What’s Included in the Pantry Inventory Printable
This one-page printable PDF is clean, easy to use, and perfect for hanging inside a cupboard or taping to your pantry wall. It includes three essential columns:
- Item – What’s in your pantry
- Quantity – How many you have (or how much is left)
- Best Before Date – Know what to use up first
👉 Click here to download your free pantry inventory PDF
🧂 Why Use a Pantry Inventory?
Here’s why a pantry inventory isn’t just helpful—it’s a game-changer:
✔ Save Money
Avoid buying duplicates by knowing exactly what you already have.
✔ Reduce Food Waste
Track best-before dates and use up items before they expire.
✔ Streamline Grocery Shopping
Plan meals based on what’s already in your pantry.
✔ Stay Organized
No more cluttered shelves or forgotten ingredients at the back.
Tip: Update your list once a week or after big grocery runs to keep it accurate.
🗂️ How to Use Your Pantry Inventory Printable
- Download and print the PDF
- Go through your pantry shelf by shelf
- Write down every item you want to track (especially dry goods, canned foods, baking supplies, snacks, etc.)
- Fill in how many of each you have
- Check the best before dates and jot them down to use older items first
Optional: Use a pencil so you can easily update quantities over time.
🧁 Pantry Items You Might Want to Track
Need a few ideas to get started? Here are some commonly tracked pantry staples:
- Canned goods (beans, tomatoes, corn, tuna)
- Pasta, rice, and grains
- Flour, sugar, and baking mixes
- Spices and seasonings
- Snacks and granola bars
- Cooking oils and vinegars
- Nut butters and jams
- Boxed meals and soups
- Tea, coffee, and hot cocoa
- Packaged cereals and oats
✅ Final Tip: Keep It Visible and Updated
Tape your pantry inventory to the inside of your cabinet door or keep it on a clipboard in the kitchen. Make it part of your weekly meal planning or Sunday prep routine—it’ll take less than 5 minutes to review and saves so much time later!
👉 Download your free pantry inventory printable here
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