News Summary
The annual Girl Scout Cookie season in Arizona begins on January 19, running until March 2. Over 7,500 girls from 90+ communities will sell a variety of cookies, with a new price increase affecting most boxes. Proceeds will support local initiatives and girl-led programs, including an event aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills among older scouts. Popular retailers will feature cookie booths for eager customers.
Phoenix — The highly anticipated Girl Scout Cookie season in Arizona is set to kick off on January 19 and will run until March 2, 2025. This year, over 7,500 girls from more than 90 communities across central and northern Arizona will participate in the annual event that has become a staple of American culture.
This season introduces a variety of beloved cookie flavors, including Adventurefuls, Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils, Lemon-Ups, as well as the special cookies Girl Scout S’mores and Toffee-tastic. Most cookie boxes will be priced at $6, while the Girl Scout S’mores and Toffee-tastic cookies will cost $7. It is important to note that this season marks the retirement of the Girl Scout S’mores cookie, which has been a customer favorite.
The recent price increase of $1 per box, the first in nearly a decade, has been attributed to rising production costs. Despite this increase, the Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) assures consumers that 100% of cookie sale proceeds will remain local. This funding supports troop activities, membership fees, uniforms, and camp expenses necessary for the development of young leaders.
Supporting Local Initiatives
Proceeds from cookie sales directly benefit local Girl Scouts in Arizona and fund girl-led initiatives focused on critical areas such as mental and physical health, education, sustainability, and animal welfare. The cookie program is recognized as the largest girl-led entrepreneurial endeavor globally, aimed at equipping girls with essential skills including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
Empowerment and Education
This year, an event called “Empowering Girl Scout Entrepreneurs” will take place on February 1 in Phoenix, with support from OneAZ Credit Union. This initiative is designed specifically for older Girl Scouts to help them develop and refine their entrepreneurial skills. Activities planned for the event will include creating cookie pitches, practicing elevator pitches, and engaging in professional photo sessions for personal branding.
Shopping Locations
For those interested in purchasing cookies, booth locations for sales will include popular retailers such as Fry’s Food and Drug Stores, Bashas’, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Safeway, and GNC. With a diverse range of flavors available and widespread access, the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season is expected to attract many customers eager to support local Girl Scouts.
Conclusion
The upcoming cookie season not only provides a delicious treat for customers but also plays a significant role in supporting young girls as they learn vital skills for their future. As Arizona gears up for another engaging season, the community can look forward to its traditional beloved cookies while contributing to invaluable girl-led initiatives.
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- Flagstaff Business News
- ABC15
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- AZCentral
- Axios Phoenix
- Wikipedia: Girl Scouts
- Google Search: Girl Scout cookies
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Girl Scouts
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