Introduction
Girl Scout Cookies are a beloved tradition for many Americans, and this season is no exception. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, many popular Girl Scout Cookies are in short supply this season. This has caused a shortage of some of the most beloved flavors, including Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs. Despite the shortage, Girl Scouts across the country are still selling their cookies and finding creative ways to make sure everyone can get their favorite treats. In this article, we’ll explore why some of the most popular Girl Scout Cookies are in short supply this season and what Girl Scouts are doing to make sure everyone can still get their favorite flavors.
Many Popular Girl Scout Cookies Are in Short Supply This Season
Girl Scout cookie season is here, and many of the most popular varieties are in short supply. Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, and Do-si-dos are all in limited quantities this year, leaving many cookie fans disappointed.
The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) organization says the shortage is due to a combination of factors, including the pandemic, supply chain issues, and increased demand. The organization has been working hard to ensure that all troops have enough cookies to meet the needs of their customers.
“We are doing everything we can to make sure that Girl Scouts have the cookies they need to make this season a success,” said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo. “We are working with our bakers to increase production and are exploring other options to ensure that Girl Scouts have the cookies they need to power amazing experiences.”
The Girl Scouts are also encouraging customers to purchase cookies online, as many troops are offering virtual cookie booths. Customers can also purchase cookies from their local Girl Scout troop or at participating retailers.
Despite the shortage, the Girl Scouts are still committed to providing a fun and rewarding experience for their members. “Girl Scouts are resilient and resourceful, and we are confident that they will find creative ways to make this cookie season a success,” said Acevedo.
Whether you’re a chocolate fanatic, a peanut butter enthusiast, or a lemon lover, the Girl Scouts of America have a cookie option for just about every kind of dessert preference. However, the cookie season hasn’t been so sweet for everyone.
While the selling period kicked off in January, online ordering opened on Feb. 27, and unfortunately, not all of the popular cookie options are available to customers.
AllRecipes reports that many popular varieties, including Samoas, Toffee-Tactic, and the all-new Raspberry Rally, are unavailable online in many parts of the country.
Multiple cookie fans have similarly reported on social media that they have been unable to find their favorite Girl Scout treats.
“Unreasonably upset that Girl Scouts Samoas (caramel deLites) cookies can’t be shipped ?,” one person tweeted. Another Twitter user wrote, “Is there a reason the toffee-tastic one is in person only? Would love to buy that one.”
Of all the flavors, the new Raspberry Rally may be the hardest to find. The Girl Scouts produced just a limited quantity, which are only available online. According to The Oklahoman, the fruit-flavored cookie sold out within hours of launching this week in the Midwest. WBNS-TV adds that boxes of the limited-edition cookie, which normally cost $5, are now being re-sold for up to $100.
Strong demand isn’t the only reason for the shortages. Back in December, the Girl Scouts announced that Little Brownie Bakers (LBB), one of the organization’s chief cookie suppliers, was experiencing national supply chain disruptions. While the Girl Scouts assured customers that this would not affect the cookies sold in-person, it did note, “supply chain disruptions will impact digital cookie sales—which are shipped directly from LBB to the customer.”
Then in January, Girl Scouts shared in a press release that LBB reported projected inventory shortages, which “will impact select councils’ timing of their local cookie sales.”
Suppliers vary by region, so Girl Scout troops in certain parts of the country may experience the shortages more acutely than others.
This isn’t the first time there has been a Girl Scout cookie shortage. Last year, the organization’s new cookie, Adventurefuls, were in short supply because of their high demand, as well as COVID-related labor shortages.
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Brianna Ruback