IOWA – The Girl Scout Cookie Program^® is underway in Greater Iowa. Organization officials say the annual event allows Girl Scouts “unbox” their futures as young business leaders through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls, and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. All proceeds from cookie sales stay 100% local 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. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp. This season, cookie lovers can enjoy the full assortment of Girl Scout Cookies, including fan favorites such as Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, Peanut Butter Patties®, and more.

“When you buy delicious Girl Scout Cookies, you are helping girls not only discover their inner leadership potential but also use their earnings to power amazing experiences for themselves and their troop,” said Beth Shelton, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. “Many Girl Scouts put the money toward impactful community projects right in their own backyards, from supporting animal shelters and food banks to working with local and state legislators to change laws.”

Just a few of the many cookie varieties available to purchase from your local Girl Scout

Cookie Varieties: Adventurefuls®, Caramel Chocolate Chip, Caramel deLites®, Lemonades®, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Thin Mints®, Toast-Yay!®, and Trefoils®.

Price: $6 per package

When: February 1 – March 24, 2024. Customers can place orders starting on February 1, and booth sales begin on February 9.

How to purchase Girl Scout Cookies this season:

Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized in Greater Iowa from February 1 through March 24, 2024, Consumers can support Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies a few different ways:

• 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, visit girlscoutsiowa.org/findcookies to find cookie booths available in your area.
• 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 than 100 years, Girl Scouts and their enthusiastic supporters have helped ensure the success of the iconic annual cookie program—and they’ve had fun, developed valuable life skills, and made their communities a better place every step of the way. Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies; visit girlscoutcookies.org to sign up to be notified as soon as your local troop begins selling in your area.

Girls in grades K–12 can start their journey to fun, friendship, and new experiences by joining the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year. Girls can join and adults can become a volunteer at girlscoutsiowa.org/join.