Product Dating Guidelines

Most foods are still good for a certain period after their printed “use by” or “sell by” date. Download this guide to see how long common food items will last past their “best by” date, as well as optimal food storage guidelines.

FoodKeeper – USDA

FoodKeeper is an extensive catalog of food and beverage items’ ideal storage conditions and how long they can be consumed after the purchase date. It is also available as a mobile application for Android and Apple devices.

Food Safety for Damaged Canned Goods

Severely dented or deformed cans can often indicate food spoilage. View this guide to see if a can is still safe to eat.

Culturally Familiar Food Guide

There are many immigrant groups living in Indiana, all of whom have their own unique preferences and culinary needs. This guide is intended as a starting point for Indiana food pantries interested in offering more culturally aligned foods to their neighbors.

Temperature Log Form

Temp logs must be taken each time a partner distributes food, at a minimum of once per week. Partners distributing twice per month should still log temps at least once a week, even on weeks they do not distribute. Partners distributing multiple times per week should log temps each day of operation.