February 08, 2024
Girl Scouts Donate Candy, Nuts to Local Veterans Organizations
CONTACT: Kelli Lewis, Senior Director of External Relations, Kelli.Lewis@bdgsc.org, 304-553-7036
CHARLESTON, West Virginia—The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council donated more than 100 cases of candy and nuts to local veterans’ organizations as part of the Girl Scouts’ Care to Share program.
The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond partners with the West Virginia Gold Star Mothers Association, a service organization of women who have lost sons and daughters in the military, and the West Virginia National Guard Foundation to distribute candy and nuts to the military. They distribute to VA hospitals, nursing homes, disabled and paralyzed veterans, and more.
“The Fall Product Program helps teach Girl Scouts key entrepreneurial skills, and the donation portion of that helps show how important it is to give back,” said Beth Casey, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. “It is a way for them to learn while also sharing. We are proud to partner with these organizations and share some Girl Scout love.”
The West Virginia Gold Star Mothers Association traveled to The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council headquarters in Charleston to pick up and load the donations for delivery on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
There were 1,385 donations made for Care to Share.
The Girl Scouts sell cookies in the spring, and nuts and candy in the fall. As part of these sales programs, customers have an opportunity to purchase products for themselves, as well as contribute a donation to the Care to Share program, which uses the donations to purchase products to send to military members.
“This project brings the communities of Girl Scouts and Veterans together,” said Shirley White, past president and current secretary of the West Virginia Gold Star Mothers. “It shows the girls how hard work affects real change in the lives of service personnel. And the veterans are grateful for that connection.”
Through the Care to Share program, Girl Scouts across the country have used Girl Scout products to show their appreciation for men and women in uniform or to support those in need in their local communities. Girls choose an organization they want to benefit and give customers the opportunity to purchase additional products as a donation. With this program, even customers who don’t purchase nuts and candy for themselves can give to others and support Girl Scouting at the same time.
