About the Cookie Program
For more than a century, the Girl Scout Cookie Program® has been much more than a beloved tradition—it’s the largest youth-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Since 1917, when troops first sold homemade cookies to fund community service projects, Girl Scouts have been learning what it takes to be leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Every box of cookies fuels growth: youth members learn essential life skills that empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Together, these five skills empower youth members to become confident leaders, creative thinkers, and bold changemakers—proving that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is about far more than cookies.
When you buy a box of Girl Scout Cookies, you’re investing in youth members who make the world a better place.
Give cookies to a friend, enjoy them yourself, or donate them to a local cause—every bite counts and all proceeds stay local! That means every package is packed with sweet, sweet benefits that help fund exciting programs and camps. Plus, troops directly receive funds for their own goals and plans. So, let your cookie fans know when they're purchasing a box of cookies from your troop; they're investing in an amazing cause.
From the classics to your new favorites, meet the varieties of Girl Scout Cookies available in Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital this season
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