Girl Scout Cookie Fundraiser, Now Through March 29th

Girl Scout Ella Matthews delivering cookies with the help of her dad. She is the daughter of Jim Ed and Jennifer Matthews.March 2, 2015 - It's time for Girl Scouts Cookies! The cookie sales have begun and will continue until March 29th.

Cookies sold in this area are Thanks-a-Lot, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, Lemonades, Thin Mints, Shortbread, Peanut Butter Patties, Carmel deLites, and Peanut Butter Sandwiches. They are $4 a box. Available online only is a gluten free cookie, 'Trios,' and they are $5 a box.

Cookie sales are an important part of being a Girl Scout. It teaches girls five essential skills - goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Also, a portion of the money raised stays local. Shelby County has five troops with approximately 40 girls ranging in ages from kindergarten to 8th grade. Money helps to pay for camp, programs, helps fund financial assistance, and more.

The Girl Scouts have three days designated where they can be found with tables setup in front of Brookshire Brothers or Tractor Supply in Center. Scheduled times are Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm. The girls will be there for cookie sales as their schedules allow. So, if your in the area, drive by and look for the table setup with boxes of Girl Scout Cookies on top.

If you are needing help finding a Girl Scout in your area, Wendy Wilburn, Community Cookie Manager for Shelby County, can be reached by email at wenwilburn@gmail.com.