Pantry Delivery or Pickup

Shelf-stable products are items that can sit on a pantry shelf for a year without having to be stored in a refrigerator. They are foods that don't require cooking for safe eating and are often canned, dehydrated, or freeze-dried. Some typical shelf-stable foods are:

Note the expiration date on your shelf-stable grocery items. Different foods have different shelf lives and should be ingested before the manufacturer's expiration date for best quality. Although it takes longer, they can spoil, so be sure to use them and replace them with newer items to minimize food waste. You can order shelf-stable items for quick and easy delivery.

You can make many quick and delicious treats with a few baking items. To be ready for a surprise birthday party, or to cure a sweet tooth, some baking essentials to keep available in your kitchen are:

Keep your baking skills on point with regular practice, and remember to maintain your ingredients by adding them to your cart.

You'll want to keep your pantry updated to have the ingredients for your recipes ready. Start by keeping a logical order to your food. Organize items by category, and label your containers if you're not storing them in the original packaging. Many items last longer when kept in airtight packaging, and some must be moved to different storage containers once the original packaging or seals are broken. Keep newer items toward the back of the shelf to use older products first and have a rotating supply of essentials. Restock by filling your cart online and let Instacart handle the rest.

Your food should be stored in airtight containers in a cool, dry, and dark place. Keep items off the floor to reduce the chance of attracting pests, and maximize your shelf space by using baskets, drawers, or dividers to help keep your pantry in order. It's important to find items easily, so be sure to have a good light source when you need it. You can use a door as added storage by mounting small shelves to hold light items such as spice jars or kitchen basics such as paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, and storage and sandwich bags. 

If you have children, keep a snack section in an easy-to-find place where small hands can grab a healthy treat. Order through Instacart when your pantry basics are low to have your groceries delivered the same day. 

If you use Instacart to shop the stores for you, you can effortlessly fill your pantry while spending your time doing what you want and need to do. You can get your order in as little as 2 hours, which is enough time to watch a movie, play a game with your family, or clean a room.