Moving from one home to anther requires planning, work, and knowledge. Moving your food items to your new home requires these things, as well as a little sacrifice sometimes.

If moving long distance, a lot of your refrigerated or frozen items may not survive the trip, so don’t plan on bringing them. If you can’t take them with you, consider donating them to a local soup kitchen, which will put it to a good use.

Of the food items you do bring along with you on your move, ensure that all containers are securely closed. Use tape to secure those shifty containers.

Most moving companies will not move your perishable food items for you, due both to accountability and a law against it in most places. For this reason, your food items will have to be moved with you in your car or truck.