Rubbermaid's Large Food Storage Container Is $12 Today

Rubbermaid's 2.8-liter (12-cup) food storage container is on sale for $12 today, a discount of more than 25 percent, according to NBC Select. Several other sizes and sets from the brand are also marked down, including a set of two containers at 26 percent off and a set of two 16-cup containers at 36 percent off.

The container is made from BPA-free plastic and is shatter-resistant and dishwasher safe. Its lid snaps closed on each side to create an airtight seal that the brand says helps keep food fresh and prevents leaking. The bin is tall enough to hold long pasta such as spaghetti, fettuccine and linguine, and can also store cereal, rice, chips, oats and other dry goods.

NBC Select senior editor Shalwah Evans said she has bought the same size container at least five times in recent years. She said she first purchased it to protect dry food from a moth infestation in her apartment, but has since used similar bins around her home for dog treats, sewing supplies and desk supplies. "They keep spillover from affecting my nerves and serve as a visual reminder when something is getting low and needs a restock," Evans said. "Plus, they just look better than a medley of cereal boxes and oatmeal tins."

According to NBC Select, the container has more than 27,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. One reviewer cited by the outlet said they use the containers to store sugar and flour, adding that the lids come off easily without feeling flimsy and that the stackable design gives their pantry an organized look.

The sale covers multiple sizes and sets from Rubbermaid, allowing shoppers to outfit an entire pantry with a uniform look ahead of fall.