Summertime with children at home means it’s time for a restock on our favorite pantry items. I have 21 pantry staples that your family needs to have ready and on hand when it’s eating time (and let’s face it, that’s often during these summer days haha). Scroll down to see them all!

The blog post I wrote two years ago about how to create a perfectly organized pantry is near the top of my “most-read posts.”  You can go here to check it out and I encourage you to do so. 

21 Summer Pantry Items

Starting with a decluttered and organized pantry will only help you as you are gathering up the 21 summer pantry staples I am sharing in this post. You can find all of my favorite pantry organization pieces HERE. Or shop them below and at the end of this post.

With children around the home more during summer, you will be glad to have plenty of snacks, and other food items to meet your family’s needs. The pantry staples I am sharing include a variety of foods, which are suitable to various ages and dietary needs.  Are you ready to check them out?

21 Summer Pantry Staples your Family Needs

1. Fruit cups
2. Applesauce pouches or cups
3. Microwavable popcorn
4. Muffin mix
5. Mac-n-cheese cups
6. Nutella
7. Peanut butter
8. Cereal
9. Canned veggies
   

   Cereal bins

10. Crackers
11. Chips
12. Granola bars
13. Protein bars
14. Capri suns
    

    Capri Suns

15. Crystal Light lemonade mix
16. Beef Jerky
17. Nutri-grain bars
    

    Beef Jerky and popcorn

18. Cookies
19. Poptarts
20. Bagels/bread
21.  Microwavable oatmeal packets

 

It is so rewarding to have all of these staples taken out of their original boxes and into bins and containers.  Not only does it look organized and clutter-free, but it also allows you to easily see what you have plenty of versus the items you may be running low on.

Now you are ready to place inside your pantry! Having these plastic bins on the bottom shelves makes it easy for little hands to reach and safe too.

What are some of your favorite pantry staples? I’d love to hear in the comments, let me know!

Shop my favorite pantry organization pieces below

• Multi-Purpose Bin Translucent here.

• Baskets with Wooden Handles here.

• Divided Bin Clear here.

• Storage Bins with Built-in Handles here.

• Cereal Dispensers here.

If you enjoyed this post, I’d recommend checking these posts out too:

• 20 Best Picnic Food Ideas Your Family Will Love HERE.
• How To Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets And Drawers HERE.
• 4 Must-Have Kitchen Appliances HERE.

What are your go-to summer pantry items?  Let me know in a comment below!