Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is celebrating the sweet success of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season after thousands of girls across central and northern Arizona sold more than 2.3 million boxes of cookies.
From Jan. 18 through March 1, the Girl Scout Cookie Program empowered girls across more than 90 communities including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands to build lifelong business and leadership skills, support local communities and fuel year-round experiences through proceeds that stay 100% local to Girl Scouts in Arizona.
During the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Season, 6,806 Girl Scouts across central and northern Arizona sold a total of 2,303,774 boxes, averaging 339 boxes per girl. Avery Bantau of Troop 872 in Chandler was the top individual seller with 8,818 boxes, while Troop 558 in Peoria led all troops with 31,408 boxes sold. Thin Mints were the season’s top-selling cookie, and 100% of cookie proceeds remained local to support Arizona girls and communities.
“This year, Girl Scouts boldly showcased their entrepreneurial spirit across Arizona and engaged with customers in creative and authentic ways through booths, online storefronts, community events and more,” said GSACPC Co-CEO Mary Mitchell. “Girls learned how to confidently communicate face-to-face and online, problem-solve in real time, set goals and navigate challenges with resilience – skills that will continue to serve them long after the season.”
Cookie season proceeds raised by Girl Scouts directly fund year-round experiences and opportunities for girls throughout central and northern Arizona, such as leadership programs, STEM initiatives, outdoor adventures, summer camp experiences, travel opportunities, community service projects and financial assistance programs that help make Girl Scouting more accessible for families.
“It is inspiring to witness Girl Scouts turn the hard work of cookie season into meaningful action for others by supporting causes important to them through troop donations, local outreach projects and community service efforts,” said Co-CEO Christina Spicer of GSACPC. “From giving to food banks to supporting animal shelters, this impact is made possible through cookie season proceeds that empower girls to give back and create positive change.”
The success of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season was made possible through the support of families, volunteers, local businesses and community members across Arizona who showed up to encourage and champion local girls throughout the season.
Spicer notes, “We are grateful to the local sports teams and partners, including the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University, who helped spotlight Girl Scouts and their accomplishments at games throughout cookie season, reinforcing the strong community support behind them.”
Every box of Girl Scout Cookies purchased this season supports local Girl Scouts while investing in the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
