Girl Scout troop aims to give back with cookie sales

A brand-new Girl Scout troop is working to sell 1,000 boxes of cookies to fund their future and donate to the homeless.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A brand-new Girl Scout troop made up of Black, Brown, and refugee girls in Kentwood, Michigan is aiming to sell 1,000 boxes of cookies. After reaching their goal, the girls plan to donate the cookies to people experiencing homelessness. The troop, based out of the Woodfield Community Center, is working to fund their future and find a way to give back at the same time.

Why it matters

This Girl Scout troop is taking the traditional cookie sale and using it as an opportunity to teach valuable skills like responsibility, teamwork, and goal-setting, while also instilling a sense of community and giving back. The diverse makeup of the troop also provides a chance for the girls to be around others from different backgrounds.

The details

The goal of the brand-new Troop 9205 is to sell 1,000 boxes of cookies. So far, with strong community support, they're closing in on halfway to their goal. After reaching their goal, the girls plan to donate the cookies to people experiencing homelessness. Each box of cookies will also come with a thank you card that the girls will give to the homeless they support. The money raised from the cookie sales will go back into the troop to cover supplies, trips, and future service projects, ensuring every girl can participate without fees.

  • The troop is selling cookies every Saturday in March from 1 to 4 pm outside the Woodfield Community Center.
  • The troop was formed in 2026.

The players

Troop 9205

A brand-new Girl Scout troop made up of Black, Brown, and refugee girls in Kentwood, Michigan.

Queen Lucia

An 11-year-old member of Troop 9205 who moved from Kenya.

Ayor William

An 11-year-old member of Troop 9205.

Mikaila Stokes

The co-leader of Troop 9205.

Woodfield Community Center

The community center where Troop 9205 is based.

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What they’re saying

“It's just about having a good heart and being able to give back… it's just about helping.”

— Queen Lucia, 11-year-old member of Troop 9205 (newsnationnow.com)

“It's all about the different people, and we celebrate them. All the girls coming from different places.”

— Queen Lucia, 11-year-old member of Troop 9205 (newsnationnow.com)

“I like how diverse we are. We are all different in our own ways.”

— Ayor William, 11-year-old member of Troop 9205 (newsnationnow.com)

“That was their idea. It's very rewarding to get them all together in one place, pick their brains to see what direction they want our troop to go, because this is really girl-led, they make the decisions.”

— Mikaila Stokes, Troop co-leader (newsnationnow.com)

What’s next

The troop will continue to sell cookies outside the Woodfield Community Center every Saturday in March from 1 to 4 pm, and will also make online sales.

The takeaway

This diverse Girl Scout troop is using the traditional cookie sale as an opportunity to not only fund their own activities, but also give back to their community by donating the cookies to those in need. Their focus on community, inclusion, and making a positive impact sets a great example for other troops to follow.