Girl Scout Cookies Are Sweet, But The Girls Are Sweeter

Neptune, NJ - Tuesday, April 3, 2017 - Fair Haven Girl Scout Troop 554 gathered at The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to donate 78 pounds worth of Girl Scout cookies. The donated Girl Scout cookies will benefit the FoodBank’s network of more than 300 programs that provide more than 12 million meals annually to Monmouth and Ocean County residents.

Along with the donation to the Foodbank, Troop 554 tours the Foodbank and speaks to Foodbank's Executive Director, Carlos M. Rodriguez to learn about how their donation makes a difference, and how the Foodbank operates.

Foodbank Executive Director, Carlos M. Rodriguez spoke to Troop 554, and in appreciation said, “Thank you so much for your donation. I know it is hard to pass up Girl Scout cookies, they are so delicious. The families who receive the meals with your donation, will have a sweet surprise for dessert. Since 1.2 pounds of donated food equals 1 meal here at the foodbank, the 78 pounds worth of Girl Scout cookies equals approximately 68 meals. That’s awesome!”

For years the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has been donating cookies to the Foodbank in an effort to give back to their community. Philanthropy and making the world a better place is what Girl Scouting is all about.

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore CEO, Susan H. McClure stopped by the Foodbank for the weigh in, and offers some advice, encouragement and insight on philanthropy and why Girl Scouts sell cookies.

Before leaving the Foodbank, Troop 554 takes a quick photo with their official CEO patches to commemorate their efforts to better their community.

Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. For more information about Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and Girl Scout cookies, visit www.jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.

The FoodBank’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Join the fight against hunger by donating food. Visit, www.foodbankmoc.org for more information and list of most needed items.