Girls Scouts selling cookies have been a staple in American society for more than 100 years, since Girl Scouts and their mothers baked and sold cookies to finance troop activities as early as 1917.
The cookie-selling season this year, however, has offered more than a way to support a good cause; purchasing the familiar and beloved Girl Scout cookies with the mouthwatering names has brought a sense of comfort, a slice of normalcy during abnormal times.
For Girl Scout entrepreneur Ella T. DiMeo of Falmouth, who is this yearâs top Girl Scout cookie seller in eastern Massachusetts, selling cookies was a way to get out of the house and engage with people during the pandemic.