Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Kicks Off 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season, Helping Girls Unbox Brighter Futures for Themselves
January 03, 2025
CONTACT:
Karen Burchill
Director, Marketing & Communications
communications@gswpa.org
800-248-3355
Consumers in western Pennsylvania can now support their local Girl Scouts as they say goodbye to the beloved cookie flavor, Girl Scout S’mores®.
On Jan. 7, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will kick off the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie® season, a time when Girl Scouts hone their entrepreneurial skills as they find new and inventive ways to sell cookies, unboxing brighter futures for themselves. With the much-anticipated cookie season back in full swing, cookie lovers can rejoice as they indulge in the classic cookie lineup.
The 2025 cookie lineup is jam-packed with the full spread of highly sought-after cookie flavors, including Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Tagalongs®, and more. At the close of the 2025 cookie season, the beloved Girl Scout S’mores® cookie flavor will be retired. Girl Scout S’mores® enthusiasts can get their hands on the last of these sweet treats by ordering from their local Girl Scout or visiting www.girlscoutcookies.org.
When girls participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest, girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, they acquire a host of invaluable entrepreneurial skills, including goal setting, money management, decision-making, people skills, and business ethics. Each box of cookies sold allows Girl Scouts to develop an inextinguishable entrepreneurial spirit, gaining courage, confidence, and character as they conquer new feats and embark on new adventures. Girl Scouts obtain transferable life skills as they earn a variety of badges and awards, including Cookie Business badges, Financial Literacy badges, Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins, and Entrepreneur badges.
“Every package of Girl Scout Cookies sold helps unbox a future of possibilities for the next generation of female leaders,” said Patricia A. Burkart, CEO of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania. “Girls gain invaluable life skills through the cookie program while earning proceeds that fund their adventures, community projects, and so much more.”
This season, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania calls on community members to support their favorite cookies—and the girls behind each box. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with western Pennsylvania troops to fuel inspiring experiences throughout the year including camp, amazing trips, service projects, and much more. Support your local Girl Scouts by ordering from a girl you know or by visiting www.girlscoutcookies.org to find a booth near you. You can also visit www.girlscoutcookies.org beginning February 21 to have cookies shipped directly to your home.
How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Year
- If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to purchase your favorite varieties.
If you don’t know a registered Girl Scout, beginning February 21, customers can purchase cookies shipped directly to their homes by entering their zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder at www.girlscoutcookies.org. This link can also be used to donate cookies to local community causes.
Beginning February 28, you can find the iconic cookie booths in western Pennsylvania. Visit www.girlscoutcookies.org to locate a booth near you.
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.
Girl Scouts 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 volunteers at www.gswpa.org/join.
This year, Girl Scouts across the region are leveraging the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program to develop life skills, create lasting memories, and make a difference in their communities.
Here’s what some Girl Scouts had to say about their cookie program experiences:
Brianna K. of Erie County has gained confidence and lifelong friendships through the program, saying, “I feel more comfortable talking to people while selling cookies. It’s fun to work together at cookie booths with the same goals, like planning a troop trip to see a Broadway show in NYC!”
Sarah S. from Washington County has discovered the value of marketing and teamwork, sharing, “The thing I like most about the cookie program is having booth sales with my troop. We make signs and dances to attract customers and bond as a team to meet our cookie goals.”
Novalee A. of Erie County is excited about her troop’s plans to use proceeds for a camping trip and to help others, such as donating to a food bank or planting trees. She notes, “I learn how to talk to people and tell them about the cookies. I also get better at counting money and setting goals. I feel super proud when I reach my goal!”
Evelyn N. of Westmoreland County has honed her advertising skills by creating videos to share her cookie goals, explaining, “With our cookie proceeds this year, we are planning a day camp in the summer.”
The Girl Scout Cookie Program not only funds memorable adventures but also teaches invaluable skills, empowering girls to lead and succeed. As these young entrepreneurs continue to inspire their communities, they show that every cookie purchased makes a difference.
