EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One weekend every year is set aside for celebrating, selling, and of course eating girl scout cookies. Most people have a favorite, and whether yours is thin mint, samoa or shortbread, your purchase is helping girls in our community.
We caught up with some local girls who say they love when people see their cookie booth and excitedly say, “there you are! I’ve been looking for you!”
Camila and Riley, who can’t give their last names due to Girl Scout rules, say they used profits from last year’s cookie sale to go camping. This year, they’re planning a trip to Albuquerque. So far, the duo has sold more than 1,500 boxes. They want the public to know that the money enables them to participate in activities, and give back to the community through service projects.
Girl Scout Cookie Season kicked off on Sunday, January 14, 2024, for Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest. Councils across the nation look forward to the biggest weekend of the season, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, which will be held February 16-18 this year. This celebration marks a time when America’s favorite cookies are widely available across the United States with each purchase supporting local Girl Scouts. In addition to cookies being available across the county, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend provides consumers with the opportunity to witness some of the most dynamic girl entrepreneurs in action.