Girl Scout Cookies will be available for preorders on Jan. 17. (photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of
Greater Los Angeles)

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on Jan. 29. By supporting the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls, cookie lovers throughout Greater Los Angeles can provide invaluable opportunities for Girl Scouts such as service projects, travel and summer camp with every package of cookies purchased.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five key skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. This month, participating Girl Scouts set up their cookie businesses. Angelenos are encouraged to reach out to a Girl Scout they know to place an order. Girl Scouts begin delivering cookies in-person on Jan. 29. On Feb. 10, consumers can use the Cookie Finder to locate a booth near them and purchase cookies in-person from Girl Scouts.

Beyond having fun working in a team and greeting customers with a favorite, iconic treat, Girl Scouts describe the benefits of the Cookie Program.

“I have learned to be brave and confident through the Cookie Program,” Kayleah said.

“I’ve learned lots of social and business skills… you teach customers something about cookies they might not have known and you show them that you are motivated to reach your goal,” Sophia said.

“I use the five skills a lot – especially goal setting. Every year, I set a higher personal goal for myself,” Laila said.

“Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program has long-lasting benefits,” said Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles CEO Theresa Edy Kiene. “This year especially, I know our cookiepreneurs are excited to be practicing their skills and thrilled to be back to more in-person connections with their customers.”

Girl Scouts’ newly updated financial literacy badges offer entrepreneurial playbooks for every age level. From the Cookie Goal Setter badge earned as a Daisy, the first age level in Girl Scouting, to the Entrepreneur Accelerator for Girl Scouts in high school, the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls financial literacy, planning, budgeting, teamwork, innovative thinking and confident decision making. Through Girl Scouting, girls become leaders in their daily lives and in their communities and prepare for their bright futures too.

Nationally, Girl Scouts is excited to welcome Planet Oat Oatmilk as a sponsor of the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program. Consumers can learn more about product pairings and how the two organizations are working together to build girls of courage, confidence and character. Visit planetoat.com/girlscouts to learn more.

For information, visit girlscoutsla.org/en/cookies/find-cookies. html or text “Cookies” to 59618.