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A six-year-old Daisy Scout in Pittsburgh, Pim Neill, sold over 100,000 Girl Scout cookies in a single season, breaking the national record through a viral social media push and traditional door-to-door sales, with a storefront open through March 22; her perseverance amid early troop rejections due to age and disability is inspiring other girls.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, serves as an executive producer for Alysa Nahmias’s Sundance documentary Cookie Queens, which follows four Girl Scouts as they hit ambitious cookie-sales goals and navigate money, technology, and family dynamics, offering a deeper look at girlhood and financial empowerment.
IndieWire's Sundance review of Cookie Queens follows four diverse Girl Scouts during cookie season, using slick visuals and a jaunty score to reveal how the six-week sale doubles as a capitalist machine, spotlighting family support, money pressures, and the girls’ negotiation of their own identities and ambitions, with Olive at the center as she questions the price of being the top seller.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry executive produced the Alysa Nahmias–directed documentary Cookie Queens, which follows four Girl Scouts pursuing cookie-sales goals; the Sundance premiere drew one of the festival’s longer standing ovations (about two minutes) as audiences connected with the girls’ stories and a moment highlighting calls for changes in the Girl Scouts’ project-approval timeline. The film is being sold by WME Independent and Submarine.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the Sundance premiere of Cookie Queens, a 91‑minute documentary executive produced by the couple about Girl Scout cookie season. They posed with Amy Redford, Eugene Hernandez, and Alysa Nahmias; the screening reportedly wasn’t publicized beforehand. The film follows four girls vying to be top sellers, while Harry’s ongoing UK court case with a Daily Mail publisher adds contemporary context to the royal visit.
Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new rocky road-inspired cookie called Exploremores for the 2026 season, as they face declining sales, especially in New York, where regional sales hit decade lows. The new cookie will be available nationwide alongside other favorites, replacing retired flavors, and aims to promote exploration and support local programs.
Girl Scouts of the USA is adding a new Rocky Road-inspired cookie called Exploremores to its lineup for the upcoming season, alongside other changes including discontinued cookies and increased prices, as the organization faces financial challenges and plans to raise membership dues to sustain its activities.
Amber Peery, a Kansas mother, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a 2022 car crash killed three Girl Scouts, including her daughter. Peery, who made an illegal U-turn leading to the crash, has criticized the fairness of her trial and expressed hope for probation. She blamed the truck driver and alleged judicial misconduct in recorded jailhouse calls. Peery's sentencing has been postponed, with her lawyers seeking a non-prison sentence due to her mental health and family circumstances, while victims' families demand a harsher penalty.
Girl Scout Troop 149 in Missouri decided to fundraise for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund by making and selling bracelets, but faced opposition from their parent chapter, leading to the troop disbanding. The troop's leader, Nawal Abuhamdeh, felt the response was hurtful and reminiscent of her own experiences of exclusion. Despite this, the community rallied around the girls, helping them raise over $20,000 for Palestinian children. The incident prompted a response from the Girl Scouts organization, acknowledging the need for greater clarity and education regarding fundraising policies, and expressing a commitment to advancing inclusion and anti-racism.
A Missouri Girl Scout troop's bracelet-making fundraiser for children in Gaza was halted and threatened with legal action by regional scout leaders, sparking outrage and prompting the troop to disband from the national organization. The troop's leader, Nawal Abuhamdeh, expressed disappointment with the Girl Scouts' response and emphasized the girls' desire to help children in need. Despite the controversy, the fundraiser gained widespread support, leading to a surge in bracelet orders and raising over $10,000 with the help of public volunteers.
A parent shares their experience of participating in the logistical challenge of picking up nearly 3,300 packages of Girl Scout Cookies for their troop, highlighting the dedication and hard work of parent volunteers. The article delves into the behind-the-scenes operations of the Girl Scout Cookie program, emphasizing the significant role of parents in managing sales, deliveries, and troop activities. It also explores the financial aspects of the program, revealing the substantial revenue generated and the allocation of proceeds to support various troop activities and learning opportunities for the girls.
A Texas Girl Scout troop was robbed of approximately $450 while selling cookies in front of a Walmart in Fort Worth. The suspect, described as a black man aged 18-24 wearing a grey hoodie and black beanie, grabbed the bag containing the girls' earnings and fled the scene. This incident reflects a concerning trend of theft, with various types of theft increasing in the area. The Girl Scouts organization emphasizes safety measures for its sellers, including being accompanied by adults and having a plan for safeguarding money.
A Fort Worth, Texas Girl Scout troop was robbed while selling cookies in front of a Walmart by a man who grabbed the earnings for the day and fled to the parking lot. The suspect, described as an 18-24-year-old wearing a gray hoodie and black beanie, was caught on surveillance video. The Fort Worth Police Department is seeking information from the public to identify the suspect.
Girl Scout Cookies have become a beloved American tradition, with the 2024 lineup including classics like Thin Mints and Samoas, as well as newer flavors like Adventurefuls and Toast-Yay. The cookie season typically runs for six to eight weeks, with sales occurring between January and April. Proceeds from sales benefit local Girl Scout troops and community projects, and can be purchased online or through the Girl Scouts website. While some knockoff versions exist, the real deal is only available during the official cookie season.
Some Girl Scout troops across the U.S. are raising the prices of their cookies, with New York customers now paying $7 a box for favorites like Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs, up from $5 last year. The price increase is attributed to the rising costs of life, and while some councils have decided to shift prices to cover these costs, others have not raised prices at all. The various councils operate as individual nonprofit organizations and negotiate separate contracts with the two bakeries licensed to manufacture the cookies.