Girl Guide cookies still available, despite COVID-19
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It’s a welcomed announcement in what’s been a world of uncertainty – Girl Guide cookies are still up for sale thanks in part to Save-On-Foods stores across Western Canada.
Traditionally, local units set up outside retail locations this time of year to sell the cookies or go door-to-door, but the ongoing need for social distancing virtually halted the annual spring Girl Guide cookie campaign, one of the organizations major fundraising initiatives.
In an effort to help sell the cookies safely, Save-On-Foods, part of the Jim Pattison Group, offered to stock them on their shelves. A media release from the western grocer said 210,000 boxes of the famous chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies are on their way and will hit shelves sometime this week at all Save-On-Foods and Urban Fare locations.
“Save-On-Foods has a long history of supporting our communities, and we wanted to help Girl Guides with this fantastic tradition,” said Save-On-Foods President Darrell Jones. “For many people, these cookies mark the start of spring, and we are happy to give our customers the chance to support Girl Guides by picking up a box or two next time they shop at Save-On-Foods.”
