If you’re on the hunt for a great gift for the cookie aficionado in your life and you’re trying to find a way to give back to the community at the same time, the Girl Scouts of America may have exactly what you’re looking for. This is because the Girl Scout Cookie Sale actually begins today, which means that if you have a friend or family member who just can’t resist Caramel Delights®, Lemonades™, Peanut Butter Patties®, Thin Mints ®, Smores™ (the new cookies out this year), and/or all of the other Girl Scout cookies out there, all you need to do is find some local Girl Scouts.
Now, it’s not always easy to find a local troop, but there is, of course, an app (or website) for that. In fact, if you don’t know where to even start looking for some cookies, you can always use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder. This handy little website (which also comes in the form of an app) will allow you to get a list of all of the cookie booths that are scheduled in your area simply by entering your zip code. Best of all, if you decide to buy cookies from a local troop, you will actually be giving money to that troop because each troop will receive a portion of the proceeds from each box of cookies that they sell.
And, if you really don’t want the cookies and you can’t think of anyone to give them to, you can always buy a box or two (or ten) and have them donated to a local charity through the Girl Scouts’ Cookies for a Cause program. This way, you’re not only helping the Girl Scouts but also helping another charity as well. For more information on the Girl Scout Cookie sale, including all of the cookies that are currently available, please visit the Girl Scouts of America website.
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