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Goal is to donate 50,000 boxes of cookies to U.S. troops
In honor of those who serve, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida has launched the 18th annual Cookies for the Military program, inviting the community to donate boxes or cases of Girl Scout cookies that will be sent to service members stationed in the U.S. or overseas.
This year’s goal is to donate 50,000. During the 2025 campaign, the community contributed 44,947 boxes to service members. Since the program began in 2009, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida has shipped more than 858,000 boxes to the military through partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide care packages and support to service members and their families, including Forgotten Soldiers, Operation Homefront, American Legion and Soldiers’ Angels.
“Cookies for the Military is a meaningful way for our Girl Scouts and the community to express appreciation for the men and women who serve our country,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. “For our service members, these cookies represent more than a familiar treat, they’re a reminder that they are supported, valued and remembered, no matter where they are stationed.”
The community can contribute by purchasing a box for $6 or a case for $72 through any local Girl Scout or by visiting cookiesforthemilitary.org. Contributions also support the efforts of the Girl Scouts to foster essential financial literacy and leadership skills, including budgeting, customer service and goal-setting.
About Girl Scouts
We are the preeminent leadership development organization for girls who believe that every girl can be a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader with the power to change the world. More than any other organization in our community, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida empowers girls ages 5 to 17 with vision and voice—girls who command their future, engage their communities, and inspire others. We offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more than 6,900 girls in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. To explore opportunities to volunteer or partner with Girl Scouts, call 561-427-0177 or visit www.gssef.org.
