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By Chad Klassen

GIRL GUIDE COOKIES

Save-On Foods to start selling Girl Guides cookies on organization’s behalf

Mar 27, 2020 | 2:58 PM

KAMLOOPS — If you shop at Save-On Foods in Kamloops, you will notice extra selection in the cookie aisle.

The grocery store chain has promised the Girl Guides of Canada it will sell its famous chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies at all of its Save-On Foods locations across Western Canada, including five stores in Kamloops.

“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.”

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Guides suspended all in-person activities to ensure the health and safety of its members and the greater community. However, cookie sales are a major fundraiser to support programs it offers to girls and young women.

“Whether girls are planning a camp or buying supplies for activities, the funds from Girl Guide cookie sales make it possible for girls to participate in activities that help them build their confidence, and life-long skills,” says Jill Zelmanovits, CEO, Girl Guides of Canada. “Many units have Girl Guide cookies that they cannot sell at this time while they focus on doing their part to practice social distancing to ensure the health of their community. Having the support of a retailer like Save-On Foods is essential to ensure girls in Guiding can continue to have access to our amazing programming and we are so grateful that they have jumped in to help us out.”

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More than 210,000 boxes of cookies are on being shipped to stores across Western Canada. The company expects the cookies to hit shelves as early as late next week.

A box of cookies costs $5 and all proceeds go to Girl Guides of Canada. The cookies are available in store and online while supplies last.

London Drugs has also stepped up and is selling cookies.