Girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program learn and practice five valuable skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida proudly announces the conclusion of another successful Girl Scout Cookie Program, which ran from January 3 to March 3, spanning the vibrant communities along the Gulf Coast. The Girl Scout Cookie Program provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five key skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

This year’s program showcased remarkable achievements, with over 2,200 girls participating in the Cookie Program this year, and 17 girls attaining Top Seller status by distributing over 5000 boxes each.

One of the highlights of the GSGCF’s Cookie Program is the emphasis on giving back to the community. Through the Gift of Caring Program, customers can donate cookies that will be gifted to local hometown heroes, active military personnel, and veterans, both locally and overseas. Girl Scouts who contribute over 20 packages towards this initiative earn the prestigious Gift of Caring patch, recognizing their commitment to making a positive impact in their communities and abroad.

The Gift of Caring Program exemplifies the Girl Scouts’ dedication to serving those who serve our communities and country selflessly. At the conclusion of the program, GSGCF’s local Girl Scout troops personally deliver cookies to local military organizations. Additionally, the organization will partner with Soldier’s Angels, a renowned charity, to ensure that cookies reach deployed military personnel, bringing a taste of home to those serving far away from their loved ones.

In total, the Gift of Caring Program collected an impressive 50,007 boxes of Cookies, which will be distributed to support military personnel overseas, local police, firefighters, teachers, doctors and nurses, and to local senior centers and food pantries. Furthermore, the GSGCF’s Cookie Program achieved outstanding success, with a total of 1.1 million packages sold across the gulf coast, showcasing the enthusiasm and dedication of Girl Scouts and their supporters.

“We are immensely proud of the success of our 2024 Cookie Program and the meaningful impact it has had on our communities,” said Mary Anne Servian, CEO at GSGCF. “Through the generosity of our customers and the hard work of our Girl Scouts, we have been able to express gratitude and support to our local heroes and military personnel, both near and far. This program truly embodies the spirit of giving that is at the heart of Girl Scouts.”

As the 2024 Cookie Program draws to a close, GSGCF extends its appreciation to everyone who contributed to its success, including the dedicated Girl Scouts, supportive families, and generous customers.