Freezer Meal Swap Tips

If you're interested in hosting your own meal swap here is what I do! 

1) Find a place to swap, line up day & time
2) Determine how many meals you want part of the swap
3) Post - but what do you post? Here is what I post..

Freezer Meal Friends: many of you have asked when the next swap will be. If people are interested I'm able to host a swap Sept 24th in Marshall. If you want to participate please comment below or pm me. I will cap at 10. I will also close this at Noon tomorrow (Wednesday 9/4) {if there is enough people I will do 2 groups of 10}

All meals are different. You make x amount of participants for the same meal and bring to swap location and swap with moms and bring meals home. Example: 10 moms participate; you make 10 lasagna on your own, come to the exchange and bring home 10 different meals. ***You need to be available to bring meals or have someone bring meals. We don't have the space to swap for people or hold meals.** Once I see that enough are interested I will send a pm and in that message you can “claim” the meal you want to make!

4) Once all the spots are filled send out a pm to those participating

Hey Ladies! You all expressed interest in doing the freezer meal swap. If everyone would like to participate you would make 10 meals. Please read ALL of the notes on this message!

*If you have never done a swap or have but have questions, please feel free to pm me individually
*You make 10 meals and keep one for yourself and bring the other 9 to the meal swap.
*PLEASE make sure the meals feed 4-5 people (9x13x2 pans work best for this, gallon size ziplock for soups, or 2 pint size freezeable containers. Here are examples: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXCW0J6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf or https://www.amazon.com/DuraHome-Storage-Containers-Plastic-Microwaveable/dp/B01FKKDEJI/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1508428381&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=32+oz.+disposable+containers+with+lids&psc=1)
*Please have your meal frozen prior to bringing it.
*Please write the Name of the meal, cook time, and temp on the container with permanent marker
*You can make any meal of your choice pinterest has lots of great options!
*Easiest to transport meals via cooler or laundry basket!
*Please email me your recipe by September 17th so I can upload all to one document!
*Swap will be Tuesday, September 24th at 6pm at ___________
*Please ask if you have any questions!!

**Just make sure to comment on this message the meal you are going to make so multiple aren't made!

**If you decided to not partake in the swap please let everyone know BY Sept 10th so we aren't left with lots of extra meals! Also reminder we don't have space to hold meals and swap for people so please make sure you bring your meals or have someone lined up to do so.

5) Then I type up all the recipes on word document (I use 2 columns and alphabetize them) print, and make copies for everyone

6) Send a reminder 1-2 days before the swap

A few reminders:

-please make sure your meals are FROZEN and all LABELED with cook time and temp
- please be on time for the meal swap at 6pm!
-__________ Marshall, MN
- I will have all the recipes already printed for everyone!
- ANY questions please ask!!

7) Show up at the meal swap early, get tables ready, and label spots (I use scratch or computer paper and write down each participants name) than they go around and just put a meal on everyone's spot except their own (because they left theirs at home)