The Girl Scouts couldn’t finish cookie sales because of coronavirus. So they’re donating them to healthcare workers.

Spring is a special time of year. The heavy jackets go in the closet and those delicious Girl Scout cookies go on sale. I’m a Samoas/Caramel DeLights fan, myself.

However, with COVID-19, Girl Scout cookie operations have come to a halt. Depending on their location, troops are left with the decision on what to do with cases of unsold cookies. Some have decided to donate them to emergency workers.

I heard from “Cookie Moms” who have made the decision to take what’s left and bring them to nurses and doctors instead of turning them in to their Council. They’re making cards for healthcare workers, too.

Bravo, ladies. We need more of this in the world right now.

Update March 26th, 2020: The Girl Scouts River Valleys have introduced their Cookies for a Cause program. They have teamed up with food banks in Rochester, Mankato and the Twin Cities, along with Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis and Saint Paul Police, and others, to receive cookies. You can donate boxes of cookies online.

If you are involved with a Girl Scout Troop who is donating cookies in your area, let me know, and I will add you to this list. Read below for options on how you can donate to the troops who buy the cookies upfront.

• Troop 13419, Burnsville, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Ruby’s Pantry of Burnsville. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 16466, Elk River, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Centracare Hospital in Monticello, North Memorial in Maple Grove and the local youth homeless center, Open Doors for Youth. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 17431, Maple Grove, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Maple Grove Hospital and 2nd Harvest Heartland. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 18105, Richfield, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to United Hospital in Saint Paul and Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 18379, Richfield, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to M Health Fairview Southdale. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 18511, Richfield, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 54085, Apple Valley, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and Children’s Hospital. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 55688, Forest Lake, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Fairview Hospitals or the Forest Lake Police Department (donor’s choice). If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 55840, Eagan, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Meals on Wheels. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 56353, North Branch, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Lakes Regions EMS. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 56863, Maplewood, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to ISD 622’s food program. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 57292, Eagan, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to American Red Cross Emergency Response & Blood Drive in Minneapolis/St Paul. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 57332, Cottage Grove, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Hennepin Healthcare. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 57603, North Branch, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Family Pathways Food Shelf & Viking Vittles. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 57822, Saint Paul, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to NE Seniors for Better Living and the Saint Paul Police Department. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 57891, Eagan, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to staff Abbott Northwestern and Mayo Clinic. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 57992, North Branch, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Fairview staff. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 58000, Woodbury, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to Firefighters for Healing. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.
• Troop 58030, Rosemount, Minnesota — Cookies will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. If you would like to donate, click this link and select the ‘Cookie Share’ option.