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The Most Famous Cookies in Town are Back!

The Girl Scout Cookie Program, the World's Largest Entrepreneurial Program for Girl Scouts, is Back in Full Swing – Cookies Are on Sale Now

Girl Scouts of Nassau County announced that the Girl Scout Cookie Program® is returning to communities throughout Nassau County now through March 28, 2024. During this highly anticipated time of the year, Girl Scouts flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like money management, team building, public speaking and decision making. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops to power Girl Scouts’ amazing experiences year-round.

“When you see Girl Scouts selling their iconic cookies, you may see about a tasty treat, but we see Girl Scouts who are gaining important life skills. Girl Scouts who are learning how to set goals and explore innovative ways to reach those goals. Scouts who are creating business plans and thinking outside the box to market their products.,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “When you purchase cookies, you are supporting Girl Scout adventures, troop travel, summer camp experiences, and community service projects, while teaching them invaluable skills that will that they will use for a lifetime. Support your local Girl Scout by buying a box or two today!”

Between January 5 and March 28, Girl Scouts from across Nassau County will be selling boxes of Girl Scout Cookies in-person to family and friends and online through their digital storefronts. Beginning February 24, Girl Scouts will also be selling cookies at booth sales in front of local stores and community centers. All proceeds from the cookie program go toward funding exciting and engaging Girl Scout experiences, activities, and initiatives.

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With the return of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts of Nassau County is proud to bring back Operation Cookie and Hometown Heroes as its 2024 annual Gift of Caring Program. Through a partnership with DHL Express, customers can donate boxes of Girl Scout Cookies which will be sent to active-duty members of the United States military stationed both overseas and on Long Island, in addition to local essential workers and first responders.

“Each box purchased is a new door opened for a young girl in the community; an opportunity for them to explore their leadership potential, practice their creativity, build lifelong friendships and help make the world a better place,” said Bynum.

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This year’s cookie line-up includes all the long-standing favorites—Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Tagalongs®, Do-si-dos®, Trefoils®, Lemon-Ups®, Girl Scout S'mores®, Toffee-tastic® and Adventurefuls®. Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl Scout. Customers who would like to support their local Girl Scouts can purchase cookies in-person or online via the Digital Cookie platform that includes direct delivery. To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org.

Girl Scouts in grades K–12 can start their journey to fun, friendship and new experiences by joining the world's largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year. Girls can join and adults can become a volunteer at www.gsnc.org/join. For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County, visit www.gsnc.org.

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