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SWAP Resources for Pantry Staff and Volunteers

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SWAP Ranking Resources

Quickly Rank Common Foods

Start here to quickly rank many pantry staples.
Steps to Ranking Foods

Learn how to rank foods that are not included in step 1.
Find Food Categories

Search by food type, not brand ("soda," not "Pepsi.")
Apply Rankings

Find all ranking info for each category.

Multi-Language Resources to Help You Explain SWAP to Your Guests

Print and distribute these flyers to guests at your distribution to explain what SWAP is and what the green, yellow and red rankings mean. Flyers are available in 11 commonly spoken languages.

Download SWAP Flyers

SWAP Training Videos

Learn how SWAP works and how you can implement the system in your pantry.

Introduction to SWAP

Learn how SWAP at your pantry can help break the cycle of hunger and health issues.

Traffic Light Nutrition Ranking with traffic signal
Introduction to SWAP1:34
Introduction to SWAP1:34
Steps to rank foods
How to Rank Foods with SWAP3:03
How to Rank Foods with SWAP3:03

How to Rank Foods with SWAP

Learn the steps to categorizing and ranking foods.

Implementing at Pantries

Learn how to get started displaying SWAP rankings for neighbors.

Food on color-coded shelves
Pantry Implementation2:40
Pantry Implementation2:40
SWAP ranking levels
SWAP Communication2:03
SWAP Communication2:03

Communicating Rankings to Neighbors

Learn how to discuss SWAP with the people you serve.

Download Flyers in Multiple Languages to Share With Your Guests

Click the desired language to download the SWAP flyer in the language of your choice.

English flyer
Spanish flyer
Simplified Chinese flyer
Polish flyer
Arabic flyer
Ukranian flyer
Russian flyer
French flyer
Pashto flyer
Farsi flyer
Dari flyer
Nepali Flyer

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