The factors affecting the behavior of families related to food storage for winter in Erzurum central district were analyzed. Because the winter is very long, substantial amount of foods are stored by the household as fresh, dried, fermented, concentrated, cooked and/or frozen forms. Information was collected on the structure of family, its lifestyle and its perspectives on food storage from 240 families. The data was analyzed using a multi regression model. The budget share of expenditures on food was higher for low-income families compared to high-income families. High-income families consumed more meat, while low-income families consumed more cereals. Fresh food category of foods stored for winter had the highest share with 60% followed by food used in breakfast and processed food categories with 20% and 10%, respectively. Ratio of food value for winter storage to food expenditure was 16% for low-income families and 14% for high-income families. Amount of food storage was positively related to household size, presence of relatives in village, and level of food expenditure. On the other hand, food storage declined significantly as education and income increased. The perspectives of families on storing food such as the lower cost of food to be stored, the ability to have an assured quality of food and convenience had positive impact on food storage level. Because of its substantial share in food expenditure, educational programs for families on how to store food should be organized and constructing a storage room that is isolated from the heating system in the houses needs to be enforced to improve food storage activities for winter.