Girl Scout Cookie Season Extended Through May 18 – There’s Still Time to Support Local Girl Scouts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Contact: Missy Brozek
Chief Advancement Officer
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Phone: 888.747.6945 Email: mbrozek@gsnwgl.org
Girl Scout Cookie Season Extended Through May 18 – There’s Still Time to Support Local Girl Scouts
North Central Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula—May 7, 2025—The Girl Scout Cookie Program across Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) has been extended through May 18, 2025. This gives customers and community partners more time to support local Girl Scouts in reaching their goals and funding their next big adventure.
Despite a strong showing of booths and participation this year, overall cookie sales fell short due to unpredictable weather, economic uncertainty, necessary pricing adjustments, and other challenging factors. Extending the season allows troops to continue earning proceeds that directly support their programs, travel, and service projects, while providing the community with more opportunities to stock up on their favorite treats.
Here’s how you can support local Girl Scouts through May 18:
- Order cookies online to have them shipped directly to your home, or to friends and family across the country.
- Find a local cookie booth using the Cookie Finder.
- Donate cookies through the Cookie Share Program, providing treats to active military, veterans, first responders, food pantries, and shelters.
“We’re proud of the effort our Girl Scouts put in this season,” said Christin Stapelmann, Director of Product Program at GSNWGL. “Participation remained high, and more girls than ever ran cookie booths across our communities. This extension gives them another opportunity to learn perseverance, teamwork, and problem-solving skills—skills that last a lifetime.”
Troops will continue selling throughout the extension period. Though individual rewards have ended, increased troop proceeds will help girls directly fund their Girl Scout experiences—from troop activities, Girl Scout programs, and summer camps to traveling within the US and abroad.
Businesses and community partners are also encouraged to get involved:
- Place a bulk order of cookies as appreciation gifts for staff, customers, or event attendees.
- Support the Cookie Share Program with a donation that spreads joy and generosity to those who serve and support our communities.
This season, every box counts more than ever. Whether you’re a cookie lover, a local business, or someone who simply believes in the power of girls, your support makes a difference.
To order, donate, or learn more, visit girlscoutcookies.org or contact Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes at info@gsnwgl.org.
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Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) partners with 4,000 volunteers and serves approximately 10,000 girls, covering 58 counties across north central Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, call 888.747.6945 or visit gsnwgl.org. GSNWGL is a proud United Way partner program.
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