Abstract: An illuminated bread box for holding bread therein and inhibiting its spoilage comprising a hollow container having an opening for allowing bread to be placed therein; a lamp disposed within the container for emitting illumination when electrically energized to inhibit the growth of organisms in and on bread that leads to its spoilage; a power supply mechanism for providing electrical energy for illuminating the lamp; a lid extended over the opening and pivotally coupled to the container, thereby allowing the container to be opened and closed; and a switch mechanism coupled between the lamp and the power supply mechanism and having one orientation for energizing the lamp when the lid is closed and another orientation for de-energizing the lamp when the lid is opened.