JACKSON, Miss. - Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) launched the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season on Saturday, January 9th, when Girl Scouts across Mississippi and the United States become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures. During the time of our national pandemic, Girl Scouts have plans to safely participate in the Cookie Program.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls about entrepreneurship as they have fun learning essential skills like money management, public speaking and decision making, which set them up for a lifetime of success. Nine in ten Girl Scouts say the cookie program has built their entrepreneurship skills and their interest in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path—so every cookie purchase is an investment in the world-changing business leaders of tomorrow. What’s more, each and every purchase stays local to power amazing experiences and leadership opportunities for girls in communities across the United States.
GSUSA’s refreshed cookie packaging (with the same great taste!) continues to emphasize what the cookie program is all about, and the updated images feature current Girl Scouts taking part in a diverse range of experiences available to members—from adventure-packed camping and canoeing, to exploring space science and designing robots, to taking action to improve their communities. Every purchase of Girl Scout Cookies makes experiences like these possible for girls in your local community.
This is the second year of the new Girl Scout Cookie, “Lemon-Ups™,” a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by Girl Scout entrepreneurs. “I am a go-getter,” and “I am an innovator,” are among the eight phrases that bring the experience of Girl Scouting to life. The variety replaces the Savannah Smiles® cookie in markets where it was offered.
“Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookies—but the program is about so much more than cookies,” said GSGMS CEO Becky Traweek. “Girls learn about entrepreneurship as they run their own cookie businesses. The important business and financial literacy skills girls learn through the program are proven to build their leadership skills and position them for success in the future. When you purchase cookies you are helping girls power their Girl Scout experience and you’re supporting female entrepreneurs.”
Girl Scout Cookies can be purchased from a registered Girl Scout. To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit www.gsgms.org or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, free on iOS and Android devices. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.