Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Celebrates National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, Highlighting How the Cookie Program Helps Girls

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois invites cookie lovers across the area to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, taking place February 20–22. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is an annual event where Girl Scouts nationwide promote their sales and flex their entrepreneurial spirit through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program®. Every purchase makes a difference in the lives of young entrepreneurs as they find their way in the world and discover endless possibilities. Joining the iconic cookie lineup this year, Exploremores™, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, is another delectable treat that consumers can purchase to support Girl Scouts this season.

As always, 100% of the proceeds earned through the Girl Scout Cookie Program stay local with councils and troops as they explore more possibilities through life-changing experiences and programming offered year-round. Cookie lovers can purchase their favorite cookies in person from Girl Scouts at any local booth or can order cookies for direct shipment to their front door, or pickup, by visiting gsofsi.org/findcookies. Customers can also text COOKIES to 59618 to find a booth near them.

Each box purchased helps fund life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts, from summer camp adventures and educational field trips to STEM activities and impactful community service projects. When customers celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend by purchasing their favorite cookies, they’re not just enjoying a delicious dessert – they’re opening doors for girls to discover their leadership potential, build lasting friendships, and create positive change in their communities.

While picking up some cookies for yourself, you can also purchase a box or two to donate to our Bake It Forward program. All cookies purchased through Bake It Forward will be donated to H.E.R.O.E.S. Care – an organization supporting military personnel and their families. The Girl Scout Cookie Program runs through March 15 in Southern Illinois.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois serves over 6,300 girls and engages nearly 3,600 adults in 40 counties in Southern Illinois. Call 800-345-6858 or email customercare@gsofsi.org. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization supported by United Ways, businesses, and individual donors throughout the region.

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