Family Of 12 Shows Off Their Epic Food Storage System

Having a big family is a dream for some parents. Some people love the idea of having several children, whether they are biological, adopted, or fostered. But, having a big family means that you have a lot of things to prep for. Food and meals are definitely something that big families have to consider well in advance.

Being a parent isn't easy for a LOT of reasons.

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Whether it's about your own emotional needs not being met, financial struggles, or literally just your children getting on your nerves, there are always issues around the corner.

One of those issues can be finding enough space to store all your food!

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The bigger your family, the more difficult it might be.

Personally, I hate organizing anything but I know it has to be done.

While we can't all be Monica Geller, there are still some people who are storage kings and queens!

They know how to make their space work no matter how big their family is.

Personally, I definitely think I can learn something from the mom I'm about to tell you about.

Mom Alicia Dougherty has 10 children, so you can imagine her food system is on point.

On her TikTok channel, Dougherty decided to share a tour of her "large family food storage" at her house. And, it's definitely impressive.

In their kitchen, she has an XL fridge with a pull-out freezer.

In this fridge, they store their milk, eggs, condiments, yogurts, and cheeses. They also have some basics in the freezer, too.

However, this isn't the only fridge they have.

In their garage, the family also has two supplement fridges and a huge freezer storage. This is for "overflow," she says.

They also buy a lot of things in bulk.

As you can imagine, it's easier to buy things in bulk to feed a large family than it is to buy items individually. As such, they need a ton of storage space.

Dougherty also has pantry storage.

On the door, she showcased the snacks that she has from gummies to desserts, and the over-the-door storage system they use.

Inside the pantry, they have any cereal lover's dream.

Dozens of cereal boxes line the shelves, with huge storage bins filled with chips and other snacks. You can only imagine how much it takes to feed 10 kids!

She also has a "bread shelf."

Easily accessible to make sandwiches or toast, she keeps the bread near the fruits on a "bread shelf."

People on TikTok loved this family's storage.

Some liked that Dougherty had "alarms" and locks on the fridges, as Dougherty says some of her kids are younger and she doesn't want them sneaking into the fridge.

Others were blown away.

Some said that they thought it was hard with a family of 4, but can't imagine how expensive it must be to feed a family of 12.

Now, we want to hear from you!

How do you manage the storage system for your own house and family?

Let us know down below in the comment section. We would love to hear from you!