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Cookie Swap Instructions

Cookie Swap Instructions

The Girl Scouts River Valleys Cookie Program has ended for 2024. Thank you for supporting young entrepreneurs gain the skills and confidence they need to change the world through your support of the Cookie Program.

Connect with other cookie volunteers to exchange cookies with the Girl Scouts River Valleys Cookie Swap. Create an account using the invitation code delivered in The Cookie Press . Users can create and browse two types of posts in the cookie swap marketplace.

Troops with extra cookies toggle arrow

Once logged in to the Cookie Swap select “We are Looking for Cookies” under the All listing types dropdown menu to see posts by troops who are looking for cookies. You can offer your extra inventory to them.

Double your efforts by creating your own post letting others know you have extra cookies.

Post title: "We Have Extra Cookies”

Include: Cookie varieties, cookie quantities, your general location, if you are willing to travel or not, availability dates and times.

Cookie Swap Instructions (PDF) – Download detailed instructions on how to make an account, how to search for posts, how to contact a troop, how to complete a swap, how to make a post, and other tips.

Always use discretion when disclosing personal information and arranging the cookie swap.

Troops in need of cookies toggle arrow

Select “We Have Extra Cookies” under the All listing types dropdown menu to see posts by troops who have extra cookies. You can request cookies from them.

Double your efforts by creating your own post letting others know you want more cookies.

Post title: “We are Looking For Cookies”

Include: Cookie varieties, cookie quantities, your general location, if you are willing to travel or not, availability dates and times.

Cookie Swap Instructions (PDF) – Download detailed instructions on how to make an account, how to search for posts, how to contact a troop, how to complete a swap, how to make a post, and other tips.

Always use discretion when disclosing personal information and arranging the cookie swap.

After the Swap

The original poster must close/remove their post to show the cookies are no longer available.

Record a troop-to-troop transfer in Smart Cookies.

Summary of Resources

Girl Scouts River Valleys Cookie Swap - Connect with other cookie volunteers to exchange cookies with this online cookie exchange tool.

Cookie Swap Instructions (PDF) - Detailed step-by-step instructions for using the Cookie Swap.

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