SPRINGFIELD — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) is providing a way for consumers to support the Girl Scout Cookie Program and armed forces by offering the Operation Cookie Share program again this year.
Operation Cookie Share, which started in 2010, is an effort held in conjunction with the local Girl Scout Cookie Program that allows customers to purchase cookies for members of our armed forces. Since the program’s inception, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has provided more than $1,000,000 worth of Girl Scout cookies to military men and women. In fact, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois have been so successful with this endeavor the achievement is entered in the Illinois Congressional Records.
“We are thrilled to provide this opportunity to support the military and Girl Scouts at the same time,” said GSCI Chief Operating Officer Kelly Day. “Operation Cookie Share is a great way to show your support to those who are charged with defending our country. We get letters all the time from troops in faraway countries, and they are grateful for a little taste of home. We partner with the military affinity group at State Farm, who ensure that cookies are packed and shipped to servicewomen and men across the U.S. and abroad.”
Customers can elect to have their cookie purchase directed to Operation Cookie Share via any Girl Scout participating in the annual sale. There are no additional shipping fees associated with the Operation Cookie Share Program; cookies are $4 per box. Additionally, customers can visit OperationCookieShare.org to make a direct donation to the effort.
About the Girl Scout Cookie Program
The GSCI Cookie Program runs Feb. 13 to March 23. This program has grown into a leading business and economic literacy program that is run by and for girls and provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five key skills including: Goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. The financial literacy skills taught through Girl Scouts have proven to be a key factor in shaping the financial and personal success for alumnae.
About Girl Scouts
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 8.2 million girls and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Central Illinois serves 21,000 girls and 5,000 adult members annually in 38 counties throughout Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.GetYourGirlPower.org or call your local Girl Scout Service Center at 877-231-1446.