Cookie FAQ
Q When are Girl Guide cookies available?
Girl Guide cookies are available twice a year - the chocolatey mint cookies are available every fall (October to December) and the classic chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies are available every spring (from approximately March to June).
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Q When I buy Girl Guide cookies, where does my money go?
Proceeds from the sale of Girl Guide cookies support Guiding activities - both in your community and across the country. The money raised through cookie sales:
- Helps us provide diverse and exciting programs and activities.
- Allows girls the chance to discover new interests, learn valuable leadership skills and make lasting friendships.
- Assists girls and leaders with attending camps and events.
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Q How does cookie selling benefit girls?
Cookie selling not only raises funds for Guiding programs, but also provides opportunities for girls to develop skills such as:
- Teamwork
- Self-confidence
- Planning and goal setting
- Responsibility
- Community involvement
- Safety awareness
- Courtesy
- Problem solving and decision making
- Money and time management
- Customer service
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Q Have you reduced the trans fats in Girl Guide Cookies?
Girl Guides of Canada is proud to announce that our classic chocolate and vanilla Girl Guide cookies now have 0 g trans fat per serving while our chocolatey mint cookies have 90 per cent less trans fat per serving than before. We have worked closely with our baker Dare Foods Ltd to reduce the trans-fat content of our cookies while maintaining the same great taste that Canadians love. As always, it is important to remember that cookies are a treat.
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Q How much does a box of Girl Guide cookies cost?
Girl Guide cookies are sold for only $4.00 a box.
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Q How many boxes of Girl Guide cookies are sold each year?
Over 4.4 million boxes of Girl Guide cookies are sold each year across Canada.
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Q Can girls earn badges or awards for their cookie selling efforts?
Yes, there are several cookie programs and initiatives that allow girls to earn badges or awards:
- The Cookies Rising Badge Program integrates cookies selling activities into the Guiding program. The girl-centered activities for each Guiding level help girls develop important life skills like teamwork, goal setting, communication and money management. In addition, some provinces have initiated their own cookie badges.
- Cookie All Stars is GGC's new cookie selling rewards initiative that will allow girls to take a more active role in deciding how, when and to whom they will sell cookies. In addition, they can earn prizes based on the number of cookies they order and sell.
- Rangers can earn a certificate by taking a role in supporting at least four cookie campaigns.
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Q Are Girl Guide cookies nut-free?
There are no nuts or nut products in Girl Guide cookies. The nut-free statement is located beside the ingredient list on all cookie boxes. To avoid the risk of cross-contamination, our cookies are produced in a nut-free/peanut-free bakery to ensure that everyone can enjoy them.
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Q Are Girl Guide cookie boxes environmentally friendly?
Yes, they are printed on 100 per cent recycled material while the box's coating is water-based (which is more eco-friendly than previous coatings).
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Q How long has GGC been selling cookies?
GGC has been selling cookies since 1927. It all began when a Regina Girl Guide Leader baked and packaged cookies as a simple way to raise money. Girl Guide cookies are a time-honoured and eagerly awaited Canadian tradition.
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Q Who should I contact if I have more questions or concerns?
You can call our Cookie Consumer Service number at 1-800-507-7564 or email Cookies
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Q Can Girl Guide cookies be sold on the Internet?
GGC is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its girl and adult Members in all Guiding-related activities. Therefore, GGC has adopted the following online sales guidelines: Girl Guide cookies may not be sold on the Internet by anyone at anytime (sales on the Internet include, but are not limited to online auctions, broadcast e-mail messages and/or posting on any websites, including GGC or unit websites).
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