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Troop 2026 Care to Share Program

Every Girl Deserves the Chance to Reach Her Goal.

When circumstances limit cookie sales, Troop 2026: Care to Share steps in—connecting communities, businesses, and supporters to help Girl Scouts keep going.
Support Troop 2026 through cookie purchases or as a business partner.
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Or find your local booth!

 

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When Girl Scouts Can’t Sell Cookies, Their Goals Are at Risk

 
Girl Scout cookie sales fund leadership experiences, entrepreneurship skills, and community impact. But right now, some Girl Scouts are unable to participate in traditional cookie selling. 
Without support, their goals—and their confidence—can stall.

 

Care to Share removes that barrier.

 

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For generations, Girl Scouts River Valleys has helped girls grow through change, creating a strong, community‑powered path so every girl can thrive.

Three Simple Ways to Support Girl Scouts This Cookie Season 

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Buy Girl Scout Cookies Online to Support Troop 2026

(Care to Share Program) 

Help Girl Scouts Reach Their Goals—Even Without In-Person Selling 
When you purchase cookies through Troop 2026, your order supports Girl Scouts who have opted into the Care to Share program.
  • Cookies purchased online 
  • Proceeds shared across participating Girl Scouts
  • No door-to-door or booth selling required 
  • Girls still learn goal-setting, gratitude, and leadership

Become a Preferred Cookie B2B Partner

Corporate Cookie Orders That Create Meaningful Community Impact
Businesses can support Girl Scouts at scale—while doing something good. 
As a Preferred Cookie B2B Partner, your organization can:
  • Order cookies in bulk for employees or clients 
  • Donate cookies to community organizations
  • Support Troop 2026 through shared-impact purchases 
  • Align your brand with leadership, equity, and youth development
This is cookie season with purpose. 
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Find a Local Cookie Booth

Support Girl Scouts Face-to-Face in Your Community
Cookie booths allow Girl Scouts to practice communication, confidence, and business skills in real time.
  • Locate a cookie booth near you 
  • Buy your favorite Girl Scout Cookies
  • Encourage girls directly as they lead
If you’re able to attend a booth, your presence makes a powerful difference.



How the Care to Share Cookie Program Works

 
A Simple, Shared Path to Supporting Girl Scouts
  1. Girl Scouts and Troops opt into Troop 2026
  2. Supporters choose how they want to help
  3. Cookie proceeds are pooled and shared
  4. Every girl moves closer to her goal

 

No competition. No confusion. Just community.

 

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What happens when communities show up for them

 
When you support Care to Share:
    • Girls stay engaged and motivated
    • Families feel supported, not isolated 
    • Communities rally around shared values
    • Businesses create visible, positive impact
This is how leadership is built—together. This is how girls learn that community is strength.
 

Take the Next Step to Support Girl Scouts Today

Your choice makes a difference.


 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is Troop 2026: Care to Share?

A: Troop 2026: Care to Share is a Girl Scout Cookie program designed to support Girl Scouts who are unable to participate in traditional cookie selling. Through shared proceeds and community engagement, girls can still receive cookie proceeds and build essential leadership skills. 
 

Q: How does the Care to Share Cookie Program work?

A: Girl Scouts and troops opt into Troop 2026. Supporters can purchase cookies online or through business partnerships. Cookie proceeds are pooled and shared across participating troops to ensure equitable support. 
 

Q: Can I buy Girl Scout cookies online through Troop 2026?

A: Yes. Supporters can order online through Troop 2026, and all purchases directly benefit Girl Scouts participating in the Care to Share program.
 

Q: Do cookies purchased through Care to Share get shipped?

A: Yes. Cookies ordered online can be shipped directly to customers. When customers choose to donate cookies, these cookies will be delivered to local community organizations that align with the Girl Scout mission.
 

Q: Can businesses participate in Care to Share?

A: Absolutely. Businesses can become Preferred Cookie B2B Partners by purchasing cookies in bulk, donating cookies to community groups, providing sponsorship support, or participating in large-scale orders.
 

Q: How are proceeds distributed in Troop 2026?

A: All proceeds from Care to Share are distributed collectively across participating troops. This ensures girls who face participation barriers still gain proceed benefits from the Cookie Program.
 

Q: Can Girl Scouts still participate in other cookie sales options if they are part of Care to Share?

Some Girl Scouts may participate in limited capacities—such as sharing their goals, expressing gratitude or promoting online cookie sales—depending on their circumstances. The program keeps girls engaged in meaningful ways while prioritizing accessibility and safety.

Q: Why should I support Troop 2026 instead of an individual troop?

A: Troop 2026 creates a way to support Girl Scouts who face barriers to participation, ensuring every girl has a chance to reach her goals. Your contribution helps multiple girls grow, learn, and succeed.
 

Q: How do I become a Preferred Cookie B2B Partner?

A: Businesses can sign up using the Preferred Cookie Partner form on this page. A Girl Scouts representative will follow up to discuss ordering options, delivery logistics, donation opportunities, and recognition benefits.
 

Q: Who can opt into Troop 2026: Care to Share?

A: Any troop or Juliette facing barriers—whether temporary or long-term—may opt into the program. This may include scheduling conflicts, health or mobility limitations, transportation challenges, or situations where traditional cookie selling isn’t possible.
 

Q: Can supporters choose a specific girl to benefit?

A: The purpose of Troop 2026 is to provide equitable support across participants, so proceeds are shared collectively. Supporters who want to purchase from a specific Girl Scout can continue to do so through that girl’s Digital Cookie link or troop booth.

 

Q: Is Troop 2026 available every year?

A: Troop 2026 is designed to support Girl Scouts during the 2026 cookie season. Decisions about future seasons will be evaluated based on need, participation, and program success.
 

Q: How can community organizations get involved?

A: Organizations can partner with Troop 2026 by promoting the program, or supporting Girl Scouts through volunteer or sponsorship opportunities.
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