Girl Scout Cookie sale season is underway in area

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) kicked off this year’s highly anticipated Girl Scout Cookie Program on Wednesday, January 17. The Girl Scout Cookie Program, the annual event in which Girl Scouts unbox their futures through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls, runs from January 17 – March 31, 2024.

Girl Scouts will earn funds to fuel amazing outdoor experiences, STEM, and beyond. Despite the challenges posed by inflation and rising costs, GSNWGL has worked diligently to ensure that there will be no increase in Girl Scout Cookie prices this year. During this highly-anticipated time of year, Girl Scouts flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire essential life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. All net proceeds from cookie sales stay local to power incredible Girl Scout experiences year-round. This year’s theme, Unbox the Future, aims to remove social barriers that often keep girls boxed in. When bold, goal-getting Girl Scouts sell a package of cookies, they do much more than what’s seen at face value. Girl Scouts are entrepreneurial powerhouses creating a more equitable future for themselves and the world. Supporting the Girl Scout Cookie Program provides invaluable experiences for members, such as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp. Consumers can now support their local Girl Scout entrepreneurs by ordering from an assortment of Girl Scout Cookies, including fan favorites such as Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwich, and more.

“Through the power of these iconic cookies, we empower our Girl Scouts to dream big and build confidence while learning invaluable life skills. This program not only delivers favorite treats but also fosters a sense of community and instills the importance of goal setting, money management, and so much more! Together, we are shaping the future leaders of tomorrow, one cookie at a time,” said Patti Shafto-Carlson, CEO of GSNWGL.

Nearly 700k girls participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, which provides vital entrepreneurial skills that build courage, confidence, and character. As a result, Girl Scouts create limitless barrier-breaking futures outside the box with transferable life skills.

How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Year

• If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to them to find out how they will be selling cookies. If you don’t know a Girl Scout, use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a booth and purchase cookies.

• Beginning February 16, customers who do not already know a Girl Scout will also be able to purchase cookies to be shipped directly to their homes by entering their zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder. This link can also be used to find a local booth, purchase cookies and/or to donate cookies for local community causes.

• You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about how to purchase Girl Scout Cookies and other exciting Girl Scout news. Learn more about the Terms and Conditions and the SMS Privacy Policy. For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts and their enthusiastic supporters have helped ensure the success of the iconic annual cookie program—and they’ve had fun, developed valuable life skills, and made their communities a better place every step of the way. Visit gsnwgl.org/cookies to learn more.

Girl Scouts in grades K–12 can start their journey to fun, friendship, and new experiences by joining Girl Scouts at any point in the year. To learn more about becoming a Girl Scout or a volunteer, visit girlscouts.org/join.

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) partners with 5,000 volunteers and serves approximately 10,000 youth, covering 58 counties across central and northwestern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, call 888-747-6945 or visit gsnwgl.org. GSNWGL is a proud United Way partner program.