I spent most of my life in Southern California. Storing stuff in glass jars is essential there. You buy one food (say, rice) with weevils, bring it home, and they migrate to EVERYTHING in your cupboard that’s not in glass.

Second, check out ethnic stores for larger glass jars. So many foods in supermarkets are now packed in plastic, finding larger sizes (half gallon or gallon, say) is almost impossible. If you find a brand of pickles or olives you like at stores that cater to middle-eastern customers, say, you’ve it the jackpot!