I've learned that a dirt crawlspace is more temperature regulated than you'd think. They are acceptable for this type of storage. Just make sure that there is no odor of food on the buckets and that they are sealed tight. Check on them periodically.Damn, y'all! This is great advice! All of it.
Thank you all for the time you took. I will review the advice and start this weekend.
First, I need to identify space to store this food...