{"id":119,"date":"2022-06-14T17:41:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T17:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gscookies.practice54.com\/cookies\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:54:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:54:22","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Questions? We have answers! This page includes frequently asked questions on popular topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have more questions. Who can I contact?<\/strong>&nbsp; Girl Scouts and parents\/guardians can contact their Troop Cookie Coordinator or Troop Leaders for more information. Troops will find more answers in their Troop Plan Book and can also contact their Service Unit Cookie Manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have more questions about the Cookie Program? <\/strong> Email us anytime at <strong><a>customercare@girlscoutsoc.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about our Cookie Program, <a href=\"\/cookies\/tools-for-selling\/\">selling tools<\/a>, and nutritional information, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.girlscoutsoc.org\/cookies-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div ><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions About Selling<\/h3>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-843 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #4dbc70; }#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #000000;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #000000;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1730241109\"><div id=\"sp-ea-843\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8430\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8430\" aria-controls=\"collapse8430\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can a girl\u2019s sales link be posted to an online resale site?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8430\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8430\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Sales links should never be posted to online resale sites (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Swap etc.). See the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Online-Marketing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Marketing Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for more information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8431\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8431\" aria-controls=\"collapse8431\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can girls sell online?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8431\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8431\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girls may market and sell cookies online to family, friends, and the public through ABC Smart Cookies at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abcsmartcookies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>abcsmartcookies.com<\/strong><\/a>, providing they review the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.girlscouts.org\/en\/help\/help\/digital-cookie---girl-scout-digital-cookie-pledge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Girl Scout Digital Cookie Pledge <\/a><\/strong>and sign the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlscouts.org\/en\/footer\/help\/internet-safety-pledge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge<\/a><\/strong>, while following all Girl Scout safety guidelines. Check with your Troop Cookie Coordinator or Troop Leader for more details.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8432\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8432\" aria-controls=\"collapse8432\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I have a rolling sale\/Walkabout\/Caravan in a shopping center, park or other public area?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8432\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8432\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No.\u00a0In order to maintain good relationships with property managers, stores, and to be fair, only booth sales are allowed in non-residential areas. All booth sales must be coordinated through your Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8433\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8433\" aria-controls=\"collapse8433\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I purchase a social media ad to promote my daughter\u2019s cookie sales link?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8433\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8433\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Social media ads should not be purchased or donated to promote sales links.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8434\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8434\" aria-controls=\"collapse8434\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I take cookies to sell at work or to any social groups I am a part of?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8434\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8434\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes! But it is important that you let your Girl Scout lead by having her present her pitch, create a poster, and write thank you notes, etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8435\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8435\" aria-controls=\"collapse8435\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can my daughter and I set up a cookie stand in our front yard?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8435\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8435\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, but only if your residence is in Orange County. You and your Girl Scout may set up a \u201cCookie stand&#8221; to sell cookies as long as you have permission for the city and homeowner&#8217;s association.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8436\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8436\" aria-controls=\"collapse8436\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can parent\/daughter teams sell cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8436\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8436\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes!\u00a0Parents can and should chaperone their girls as they can make direct sales door-to-door, share their business pitch with parents\u2019 co-workers and social clubs, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8437\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8437\" aria-controls=\"collapse8437\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can troops set quotas on how much my daughter should sell?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8437\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8437\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. While each girl should work with her troop to create her Cookie Program goals, parents determine the number of cookies to order and are responsible for payment of all cookies received.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8438\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8438\" aria-controls=\"collapse8438\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can we do a rolling sale\/Walkabout\/Caravan as a Troop at one of our meetings?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8438\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8438\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes! What a fun outing for your troop and a great way to help girls reach their goals!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8439\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8439\" aria-controls=\"collapse8439\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do we pay for cookies in advance?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8439\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8439\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Troops may not require payment from parents in advance. Payment is collected from customers when cookies are delivered (for in-person orders). Money should be turned in to the troop as soon as possible after collected from customers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84310\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84310\" aria-controls=\"collapse84310\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the price of cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84310\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84310\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The price of Girl Scout cookies including Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Trefoils, Lemonades, Toast Yay!, Adventurefuls and Peanut Butter Sandwiches are $6.00 per package. The gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are $7.00 per package in Orange County.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84311\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84311\" aria-controls=\"collapse84311\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a rolling sale?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84311\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84311\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Putting cookies in a wagon and selling direct to customers in OC residential areas. Girls require adult supervision for these efforts. A rolling sale is not a booth sale because you are walking through residential neighborhoods, NOT parks, beaches, or shopping centers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84312\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84312\" aria-controls=\"collapse84312\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a Caravan?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84312\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84312\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors go door-to-door with a buddy in an OC residential area while the supervising adults follow in a car with the cookies. Girls require adult supervision for these efforts.\u00a0 Caravans are not considered booth sales because girls are only walking through residential neighborhoods.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84313\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84313\" aria-controls=\"collapse84313\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a Walkabout?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84313\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84313\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>When Girl Scouts work together to map out and walk a neighborhood selling cookies door-to-door in an OC residential area. Girls require adult supervision for these efforts. Walkabouts are not considered booth sales because girls are only permitted to walk through residential neighborhoods, NOT parks or shopping centers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84314\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84314\" aria-controls=\"collapse84314\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When can we start selling?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84314\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84314\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>GSOC Girl Scouts may begin selling cookies online to family and friends on January 14, 2025 and in person on January 26, 2025 (in person includes online girl deliveries). Each Girl Scout Council sets its own start date for the Girl Scout Cookie Program.<\/p><p><strong>Girls may NOT distribute, take orders, or make direct sales until Girl Scouts of Orange County\u2019s start date \u2013 January 14, 2025. Early selling is not in keeping with good Business Ethics, and girls may lose credit for any sales made prior to the official start date<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84315\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84315\" aria-controls=\"collapse84315\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can we sell?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84315\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84315\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girls may sell cookies in Orange County residential areas only by going door-to-door or by setting up a cookie stand on OC residential property. Girls need permission to sell anywhere else. The only time girls may sell outside Orange County zip codes are to family members and close friends, at parent\u2019s workplace to co-workers (not customers), and online using ABC Smart Cookies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Booth Sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Girl Scouts of Orange County is monitoring recommendations from the California Department of Public Health. Current regulations regarding cookie sales are subject to change. See girlscoutsoc.org for current&nbsp;<\/em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.girlscoutsoc.org\/en\/gsoc\/news\/working-together-to-keep-our-girl-scout-community-safe.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>COVID-19 safety guidelines<\/em><\/a><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-855 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-855.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #4dbc70; }#sp-ea-855.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-855.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #000000;}#sp-ea-855.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-855.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #000000;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1730242002\"><div id=\"sp-ea-855\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8550\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8550\" aria-controls=\"collapse8550\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a booth sale?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8550\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8550\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A booth sale is a Cookie Stand placed in front of a business or in any public space. Only Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators may arrange for booth sale locations and assign troops. They secure the sites by working with the property managers and stores to ensure permissions and insurance requirements are met.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8551\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8551\" aria-controls=\"collapse8551\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I bring another Girl Scout with me to our parent\/daughter booth sale?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8551\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8551\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Unfortunately, no; anything beyond parent and Girl Scout daughters at a booth sale is a troop activity and must meet safety guidelines requiring at least two screened and trained Girl Scout Troop Helper Adults.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8552\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8552\" aria-controls=\"collapse8552\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I have a booth sale on a street corner?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8552\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8552\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, but only if the location is\u00a0<strong>safe<\/strong>\u00a0for girls and customer vehicles and if the Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator has verified that the city will allow this.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8553\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8553\" aria-controls=\"collapse8553\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can parent\/daughter teams run a booth sale at a shopping center?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8553\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8553\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes!\u00a0Parent\/daughter teams may run a booth sale for their troop provided it is reserved by the Troop\u00a0Cookie Coordinator through the Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator. Allow for time between shifts for rest and meal breaks. Parents must complete online Adult Booth Sale training\u00a0and receive specific booth sale site information from their Troop Cookie Coordinator before assisting their daughter with booth sales. The Troop\u00a0Cookie Coordinator and parent must determine in advance if products being sold are to be additional girl sales, where the family is responsible for all product taken, or troop booth sale units, which can be returned to the troop. If products sold are troop booth sale units, parent must\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gsmembers.force.com\/members\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register as Girl Scout adult Troop Helpers<\/a><\/strong>. Please contact\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:customercare@girlscoutsoc.org?subject=Registering%20for%20Troop%20Helper\">customercare@girlscoutsoc.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0if you need help registering for this role.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8554\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8554\" aria-controls=\"collapse8554\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do I need permission slips for booth sales?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8554\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8554\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes! Permission slips are required for parent\/girl and troop booth sales. Permission slips are required for all girls participating in any activity. The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlscoutsoc.org\/content\/dam\/girlscoutsoc\/documents\/Program\/Guide_to_the_Annual_Permission_Slip.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annual Permission &amp; Health History form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will suffice so long as the booth sale meets the requirements provided on the permission slip.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8555\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8555\" aria-controls=\"collapse8555\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does my daughter get credit for cookies sold at booth sales?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8555\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8555\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes!\u00a0Review your Family Guide and Rewards Flyer to see what level rewards your daughter has achieved.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8556\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8556\" aria-controls=\"collapse8556\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> May we have a donation jar at our booth sale?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8556\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8556\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Girls\/Troops may not have donation jars at booth sales because we only have permits to sell cookies, not to solicit donations.\u00a0However, a \u201cCookie Share\u201d jar that is collecting $5 from each customer and then providing a Cookie Share receipt is fine.\u00a0For safety, a Cookie Share jar should not contain cash, but a symbolic item, such as a toy soldier or a donation card, for each purchase.\u00a0If a customer says \u201ckeep the change\u201d girls may accept it, but they should\u00a0<u>never<\/u>\u00a0solicit monetary donations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8557\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8557\" aria-controls=\"collapse8557\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Our Service Unit doesn\u2019t have any booth sale locations remaining. Can I go somewhere else?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8557\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8557\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, troops may book booth sales online throughout the Council jurisdiction. See your Troop Cookie Coordinator for details.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8558\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8558\" aria-controls=\"collapse8558\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> We need to cancel a booth sale due to illness. What do we do?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8558\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-855\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8558\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Troops must reach out to their Troop Cookie Coordinator and or Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance or contact their Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator right away so another Troop can reserve the spot.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Product Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Girls should refer to their order card for nutritional information about our Girl Scout cookies.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-868 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-868.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #4dbc70; }#sp-ea-868.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-868.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #000000;}#sp-ea-868.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-868.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #000000;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1730243284\"><div id=\"sp-ea-868\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8680\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8680\" aria-controls=\"collapse8680\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are all Girl Scout Cookies Halal?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8680\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8680\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes! All Girl Scout Cookies baked by ABC Bakers are certified halal.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8681\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8681\" aria-controls=\"collapse8681\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are all Girl Scout Cookies kosher?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8681\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8681\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes. All Girl Scout Cookies are kosher.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8682\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8682\" aria-controls=\"collapse8682\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are any Girl Scout Cookies vegan?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8682\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8682\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, we have 4 vegan cookies in our product line \u2013 Lemonades, Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, and the Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/2026_BFF_AllergenGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Girl Scout Cookie Allergens Guide<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8683\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8683\" aria-controls=\"collapse8683\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are any preservatives used in Girl Scout Cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8683\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8683\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Girl Scout Cookies do not contain any added preservatives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8684\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8684\" aria-controls=\"collapse8684\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do Girl Scout Cookies have trans-fats?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8684\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8684\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girl Scouts is proud that all Girl Scout Cookies are \u201czero grams trans-fat per serving.\u201d\u00a0 Selected varieties can claim 100% trans-fat-free status, meaning there\u2019s not a speck of trans-fats in the whole package.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/2026_BFF_AllergenGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Girl Scout Cookie Allergens Guide<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8685\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8685\" aria-controls=\"collapse8685\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does ABC Bakers offer a nut-free Girl Scout Cookie?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8685\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8685\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, the gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookie is nut-free and baked in a nut-free bakery.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8686\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8686\" aria-controls=\"collapse8686\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there a gluten-free cookie?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8686\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8686\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes \u2013 Caramel Chocolate Chip is gluten-free.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/2026_BFF_AllergenGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Girl Scout Cookie Allergens Guide<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8687\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8687\" aria-controls=\"collapse8687\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there palm oil in Girl Scout Cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8687\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8687\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Palm oil is an ingredient found in the majority of baked snacks sold in the United States. Per GSUSA\u2019s licensed bakers, it is necessary to use palm oil in our cookies because of its unique ability to provide volume and texture in baked goods, usually without adding trans fats. Additionally, growing palm oil requires less land in comparison to other vegetable oils and supports the livelihoods of more than 4 million farmers globally. One of the primary goals of our Girl Scout Cookie bakers is to create the best-tasting cookies possible using the best ingredients available. The world\u2019s food supply is intricately tied to the use of palm oil, so we believe promoting sustainable manufacturing principles is the most responsible approach for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Cookie development. At Girl Scouts, we have an opportunity to use our strong voice to bring about positive change on this important issue, and our bakers have made the following commitments:<\/p><ul style=\"padding-left: 20px\"><li>GSUSA and our licensed bakers are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an organization of growers, buyers, manufacturers, conservationists, and other interested parties striving to develop and follow best practices to ensure sustainability.<\/li><li>Our licensed bakers are committed to using as little palm oil as possible in Girl Scout Cookies and have committed to continuing to research viable alternatives. To read more about our bakers\u2019 positions on palm oil, visit ABC Bakers.<\/li><\/ul><p>Thanks to the encouragement of and partnership with Girl Scout members, GSUSA and our bakers have realized the power of the Girl Scout brand to make a positive difference in the move toward sustainably produced palm oil.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8688\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8688\" aria-controls=\"collapse8688\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What does GSOC do with unsold cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8688\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8688\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>We work closely with our volunteers, our girls, and our baker to put into action the very skills girls learn through the cookie program, like goal setting and inventory management. There is no such thing as left-over cookies, as we donate all remaining cookies. In addition, Orange County Girl Scouts sold more than 39,000 boxes of cookies last year through our \u201cCookie Share\u201d program that were donated to the military, local food banks, and area hospitals. GSOC has not destroyed cookies, nor have we returned cookies to our baker that have later been destroyed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8689\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8689\" aria-controls=\"collapse8689\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why don\u2019t you offer cookies that are non-dairy, dairy-free, sugar-free, casein-free, organic, low-carbohydrate, low-calorie, low-fat, non-fat, fat-free, etc.?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8689\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8689\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>For a full list of Girl Scout Cookie allergens, click <a href=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/2025_AllergenGuide_02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-86810\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse86810\" aria-controls=\"collapse86810\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who bakes the Girl Scouts of Orange County Girl Scout Cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse86810\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-868\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-86810\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girl Scouts of Orange County uses Girl Scout Cookies made by ABC Smart Cookies. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/abcsmartcookies.com\/cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to visit ABC&#8217;s website.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gluten-Free Caramel Chocolate Chip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-1262 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1262.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #4dbc70; }#sp-ea-1262.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-1262.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #ffffff; color: #000000;}#sp-ea-1262.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-1262.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #000000;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1730243531\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1262\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12620\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12620\" aria-controls=\"collapse12620\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can girls earn a patch for selling the gluten-free cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse12620\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1262\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12620\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Girls or troops may purchase their own patch in our Shop, if desired.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12621\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12621\" aria-controls=\"collapse12621\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can we get more gluten-free cookies if we sell out?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse12621\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1262\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12621\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The only way you may have the opportunity to get more Gluten Free cookies is if they become available during the Cookie Swap period during the Cookie Program.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12622\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12622\" aria-controls=\"collapse12622\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is the cookie gluten-free?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse12622\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1262\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12622\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, our Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are Gluten-Free Certified and baked in a gluten-free facility.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12623\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12623\" aria-controls=\"collapse12623\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> My Troop did not order gluten-free cookies. What do we do if asked for the gluten-free cookie?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse12623\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1262\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12623\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Explain to the customer, \u201cOur troop does not have any gluten-free cookies in stock, but you can order them from me through our Council\u2019s Digital Cookie option and have them shipped directly to you.\u201d Then you can send your customer your Digital Cookie link or use the Digital Cookie mobile app to take the order!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12624\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12624\" aria-controls=\"collapse12624\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What do we do if we run out of gluten-free cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse12624\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1262\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12624\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Explain to the customer, \u201cOur troop sold out of the gluten-free cookies, but you can order them from through our Council\u2019s Digital Cookie option and have them shipped directly to you.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12625\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12625\" aria-controls=\"collapse12625\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why did troops need to order gluten-free cookies in October?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse12625\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1262\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12625\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Gluten Free Cookie orders are placed prior to the Cookie Program to allow the Baker to know the amount needed for our Troops.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proposition 65<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-1085 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1085.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #4dbc70; }#sp-ea-1085.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-1085.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #ffffff; color: #000000;}#sp-ea-1085.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-1085.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #000000;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1730243709\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1085\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10850\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10850\" aria-controls=\"collapse10850\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why does the Order Card\/Girl Rewards insert have a Proposition 65 Warning for the Girl Scout Cookie Program Products?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse10850\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1085\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10850\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Proposition 65 is a California law that requires a clear and reasonable warning to consumers for products that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some Girl Scout Cookie Products contain the chemical acrylamide, which was discovered in 2002 and is formed by the reaction of naturally occurring sugars and a particular amino acid when food is cooked at higher temperatures, such as when baked, roasted, or fried. With few exceptions, the chemicals in food that appear on the Proposition 65 list are not intentionally added to food. They are picked up from the soil or formed during cooking or other processes.<\/p><p>You have likely seen Proposition 65 statements at various restaurants and establishments that carry food. Proposition 65 includes a very wide range of safety factors when determining what chemicals are included on the Proposition 65 list. Given the difficulty of determining what is a carcinogen and the extremely wide range of safety factors used by California, there is often a great deal of controversy regarding chemicals added to the Proposition 65 list. The purpose of Proposition 65 is to alert consumers to potential risk and enable them to make an informed decision regarding the products they consume.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10851\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10851\" aria-controls=\"collapse10851\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the Proposition 65 Warning?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse10851\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1085\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10851\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including acrylamide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/p65warnings.ca.gov\/food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>http:\/\/p65warnings.ca.gov\/food<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10852\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10852\" aria-controls=\"collapse10852\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does a Girl Scout explain this to a consumer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse10852\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1085\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10852\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>If a customer asks about the Prop 65 warning, you or your Girl Scout can explain that in accordance with California law, consumers will now see this warning in many restaurants, grocery stores, and even hardware stores. The purpose of the Proposition is to alert customers so they can make informed decisions regarding the products they consume. With few exceptions, the chemicals in food that appear on the Proposition 65 list are not intentionally added to the food. They are formed during the cooking, baking, or other process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10853\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10853\" aria-controls=\"collapse10853\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I go to learn more about Proposition 65?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse10853\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1085\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10853\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The website for Prop 65 is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>p65warnings.ca.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Questions? We have answers! 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