Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Prepare to "Unbox the Future" with the Kick-Off of the 2024 Cookie Season February 2

 

[February 01, 2024] 

It’s time to Unbox the Future! Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is kicking off the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season and empowering girls to unbox their futures as young female business leaders through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls.

During this highly-anticipated time of the year, girls flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops to power Girl Scouts’ amazing 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’re doing much more than what’s seen at face value. Girl Scouts are entrepreneurial powerhouses creating a more equitable future for themselves and the world.

This season, cookie lovers can enjoy the full assortment of Girl Scout Cookies, including fan favorites such as Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, Peanut Butter Sandwich and more.

“We are approaching the 2024 Cookie Season in full force,” said GSCI Interim CEO Kelly Day. “Thousands of girls across central Illinois are ready to open their cookie businesses, setting up shop in front of retail center and malls, walking neighborhoods door to door and selling online. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such as service projects, troop travel and summer camp.”

The Girl Scout Cookie Program provides vital girl-led entrepreneurial skills that build courage, confidence and character. As a result, girls obtain limitless barrier-breaking futures outside the box with transferable life skills. Girl Scouts can earn a variety of badges and awards to develop valuable business skills including Cookie Business badges, Financial Literacy badges, Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins and Entrepreneur badges.

To purchase Girl Scout Cookies this season:

If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she's selling cookies. If you don’t know a Girl Scout, check with your local council or 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 information call us at 888-623-1237 or visit GetYourGirlPower.org for more information about sales dates and specific cookie availability.

About Girl Scouts

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 2.6 million girl and 800,000 adult members worldwide who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) to change the world. Girl Scouts of Central Illinois serves over 11,500 girls and 2,900 adult members in 38 counties throughout central Illinois. For more information, visit www.getyourgirpower.org. or call your local Girl Scout Service Center at 888-623-1237.

[Chris Herbert
Founding Partner
Pendulum PR]