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Girl Scout cookie booths are officially open for business across 40 counties in central and western North Carolina at small businesses, supermarkets, shopping centers and more.
Thousands of girls from the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) council are taking part in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world to bring the famous cookies to their communities while learning vital skills.
“The Girl Scout Cookie Program is an iconic tradition that provides excitement and connection for Girl Scouts and our community members,” said Jennifer Wilcox, CEO of GSCP2P. “Amidst the fun, Girl Scouts are also learning essential skills for leadership and success throughout their education and beyond.”
The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches five skills including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. It also helps these young entrepreneurs to fund their next ambition throughout the year like local field trips, summer camp, and even international travel.
In 2024, GSCP2P Girl Scouts sold 1.6 million packages of Girl Scout Cookies through Walk-About Week, cookie booth sales and their ecommerce websites. All net revenue raised through the Girl Scout Cookie Program—100 percent of it—stays with the local council and troops. Troops may use the money earned to fund a project that will improve their community or donate the money to a worthy cause
Community members have options to support a local Girl Scout troop including Walk-About Week through January 25, cookie booths and a local Girl Scout’s e-commerce website. Online orders are delivered by a local Girl Scout or shipped directly to the customer’s door.
On February 22, GSCP2P is offering a one-day special shipping promotion where customers will receive $10 off shipping charges on orders of 10 packages or more.
Cookie hunters can enter their ZIP code into the Cookie Finder to find a cookie booth in their area and discover all the ways to feed their Girl Scout Cookie cravings at bit.ly/3RPG8AM.
For sweet updates about new products and on-sale dates, text “Cookies” to 59618 to get the latest Girl Scout Cookie news.
About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 111 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves nearly 7,000 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800- 672-2148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.