Great upright freezers for storing bulk food purchases

Keep it cool. (Depositphotos/)

Veggies, fruits, breads, soups, and meals of every kind can be kept for weeks to months at a time in the freezer instead of just mere days like in the fridge. If you’re looking to stock up on groceries and ready-cooked meals to save time between supermarket trips, a dedicated upright freezer offers plenty more space than your average refrigerator and allows you the flexibility to use the freezer the way it was intended—for storing food for longer periods. There are many options depending upon the space you have available and the number of people you’re looking to feed, but all of them are a surefire way to keep your home stocked up and your family well-fed.

Here are some of the best upright freezers currently on the market.

Flexible and small with a reversible door. (Amazon/)

This Midea upright freezer sports a 3-cubic-foot capacity and can truly flex to your space’s needs thanks to its 34-inch height and reversible door. The removable wire drawer at the bottom is perfect for storing loose, bagged frozen foods like berries and snacks, while the fixed shelves above are great for just about anything from meat to frozen pizzas. It comes in stainless steel, black, and white finishes, plus it’s Energy Star-rated and comes with a one-year warranty.

Large fan motors and blades for a super-fast cooldown. (Amazon/)

Whether you’re running your own food and beverage business or you just cook and entertain constantly, this commercial freezer from Arctic Air is hands-down the best choice for volume and storage space. Its interior boasts 49 cubic feet of storage space and comes with three movable, epoxy-coated shelves for extra organizing. The full stainless steel cabinet is both stylish and easy to clean, and it sits on four locking casters so it only moves when you want it to do so. Top it off with an external digitally controlled thermostat and it’ll make you want to freeze your warm-weather bounty.

Added security. (Amazon/)

This 1.1-cubic-foot upright freezer from Whynter is only 19.5 inches tall, making it perfect for apartments, dorm rooms, and bedrooms—and for auxiliary ice supply during parties. The two-wire shelves inside are removable in case you need to free up space for large items or bulkier frozen foods, and the door is lockable for securing your goods when used in a shared space. Not only does it save space, but it’s design-minded too, with a back that sits flush against the wall for a clean finish.