The Girl Scouts decided to distribute the unsold cookies to 14 community service agencies as a way to give back to their local community, Brown explained.
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“We are giving sweet treats to essential workers, but also we’re making sure we are fueling Girl Scout experiences for the girls in Clark County on a year-round basis.”
Springfield Fire Chief Brian Miller said they are very appreciative of the community outreach honoring first responders and healthcare workers, but there are other areas in the community that have needs.
“We really want most of the donations to go to the areas with the people who have the greatest need,” Miller said. ” That’s what we arranged with the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. A few cookies for the guys to say thanks and then they’re going to push those cookies to some place where there is a greater need.
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The girls were unable to distribute the unsold cookies themselves due to the coronavirus pandemic, Brown said. Instead, every person who receives a box of cookies will also receive a book that includes a picture and thank you note from the Girl Scouts.
“Each of them has a unique story,” Brown said. “Each of them has a different Girl Scout experience, but experiences like this brings them all together and keeps them focused on one mission - which is making sure they’re saying thank you to the organizations that mean a lot during times of crisis.”
Brown added, “The Girl Scouts here in Clark County are really making the world a better place.”
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