11 Smart Dollar Tree Finds That Keep Your Pantry Nice And Neat
Organizing your pantry can seem like an overwhelming task. If you don't plan and measure, you won't know exactly what types of organizational tools will fit. On the other hand, if you obsessively take a ruler to everything, you might not find storage boxes that fit your exact needs. Luckily, Dollar Tree has tons of incredibly affordable storage containers and food organizers to help your pantry vision come to life.
There are so many pantry staples worth buying at Dollar Tree, not to mention summer snacks, and all of them have a place in your new-and-improved pantry if you grab the items on this list. Many of these are versatile, stackable, able to hold lots of different things, and even helpful for non-pantry closet organization if you buy one too many. So, get your mapping and plotting caps on, because these Dollar Tree items are going to have you reorganizing your whole pantry.
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Storage Essentials Clear Acrylic Soda Can Organizer
This organizer is a must-have for any canned beverages, but it's also a great size and shape for other pantry goods. Think canned goods, spice bottles, or even your gum and candy stash. "I bought five of these for my pantry," one enthusiastic customer wrote, "I wish I had purchased more because they are hard to find in stock at stores. If you see these in a Dollar Tree, buy them!"
Purchase the Storage Essentials Clear Acrylic Soda Can Organizer for $1.50.
Storage Essentials Clear Rotating Kitchen Turntable
This rotating kitchen turntable is the perfect storage option for condiments, spices, oils, shortening, and more. Imagine spinning a little dish instead of having to reach into the depths of the cabinet to find your extra garlic powder or hot sauce — a dream!
Purchase the Storage Essentials Clear Rotating Kitchen Turntable for $1.50.
Glass Jars With Stainless Steel Lids
You, too, can put your snacks in chic glass jars and make your pantry look like something out of an Instagram influencer's dream house — for less than $2 a pop! Think about how often you root around in your pantry for snacks. Pouring your pretzels and potato chips in these bad boys could actually materially change your life.
Purchase Glass Jars With Stainless Steel Lids for $1.50 each.
Plastic Canisters With Green Twist-On Lids
If glass jars are a little too breakable for your household, these plastic canisters are just as easy for visual organizing. Their grippy sides make them perfect for cereal, Goldfish, or other snacks that little hands might have to pour. They may not have the same aesthetic as the glass jars, but they're even more functional, and your pantry looks just as perfectly organized with these in place.
Purchase Plastic Canisters With Green Twist-On Lids for $1.50 each.
Closet Essentials Grey Grommet Storage Box
If we were your bag of tortilla chips, there's no home we'd love more than this stylish gray storage box. It's classy, minimalist, and so easily hides the chaos of open chip bags that it's actually unbelievable. The possibilities that exist for this simple box are endless. Create a consistent motif in your home by using these in your bathrooms and closets, too!
Purchase the Closet Essentials Grey Grommet Storage Box for $1.25.
Power Clips Two Toned Clips
Chip clips are one of the cheapest things you can buy that really make a difference in your life. Children crinkle the tops of their snack bags and they go stale; adults fold the tops of their snack bags and seal them with a clip. You can even store these in a glass jar and stick them right in your pantry so they're ready to go when you need them.
Purchase the Power Clips Two Toned Clips for $1.25 for a pack of five.
Clear Plastic Scoops
Transform your pantry into your very own bulk shop with these clear plastic scoops. These could live right on top of your glass jars of rice, quinoa, oats, or, even better, M&M's, gumballs, and Swedish Fish. Okay, now we're planning our own at-home candy store.
Purchase Clear Plastic Scoops for $2 for a pack of two.
Rectangular Plastic Trays With 3 Compartments
These 9-by-14-inch divided plastic trays are technically categorized as catering platters, but we can't help but imagine them being used to organize individual snack packs, such as pouches, fruit snacks, and small bags of chips or cookies. This could be especially useful if you have young kids, who should help pack their lunches. Consult the snack tray!
Purchase Rectangular Plastic Trays With Three Compartments for $2 each.
C.O.S Plastic Two-Stack Rack
Reviewers shared so many pictures of the myriad ways you can use these stacked shelves, including toiletries, cleaning supplies, and spices, coffee, and condiments. These racks are versatile, easy to put together, and so lightweight that you can easily change your mind about where they're most useful in your pantry.
Purchase the C.O.S Plastic Two-Stack Rack for $6.
Con-Tact Quick Cover Gray-Floral Self-Adhesive Shelf Liners
Even if you did nothing else, lining the shelves of your pantry with this self-adhesive floral paper completely transforms its look. There are several patterns and colors available, all muted enough to fit into kitchens of many styles. At the very least, installing this makes you take everything off your pantry shelves, ensuring you finally throw away all those nearly empty cereal boxes.
Purchase Con-Tact Quick Cover Gray-Floral Self-Adhesive Shelf Liners for $1.25 each.
Daisy Design Laser-Cut Plastic Letter Baskets
These shallow letter baskets are cute, functional, and perfect for the pantry organizing maven who wants to add a little spring color to their setup. Each person in your household could have their own color for their personal snack items, if that floats your boat, or color coordinate your pantry categories. The possibilities are endless with these, and other kitchen organization essentials you should buy at Dollar Tree.
Purchase Daisy Design Laser-Cut Plastic Letter Baskets for $1.50 each.