Gluten Free Orders Due September 27

The 2016 Gluten Free Cookie Program Yay! Gluten Free Trios are coming back! Once again, the demand for gluten free options in our cookies increased last year and we are bringing back the gluten free Trios cookie.    In order to participate, your Troop order needs to be submitted by September 27.  Parents, make sure you communicate with your Troop Leader or Cookie Chair as to how many packages of gluten free Trios your Girl Scout estimates needing. Gluten Free Trios will be delivered with your regular cookie orders at the end of January. Troop Leaders or Cookie Chairs, please submit your orders here!  Only one order per troop.  If you need more information, read details below. Why do I need to order now?  Cookies do not start until next YEAR? Due to limited gluten-free facilities and production time, ABC must have our order quantity early. Troops interested in selling the gluten free Trio cookie must place their order before September 27, 2015, by completing the Participation Interest Form. Only troops that order before September 27, 2015 will have gluten free Trio cookies for direct orders and booth sales.  Gluten free Trios will not be available in Cookie Cupboards, or Warehouses. Gluten free Trios will be distributed to participating troops with their initial cookie order in January 2016. Troops must meet the following criteria in order to participate in the gluten free program: Leaders and girls must be registered for the 2016 membership year Complete Gluten Free Trios Participation Interest Form,  before September 27, 2015 About the Cookie:  In the 2014-15 season, ABC was pleased to introduce a new and improved gluten free cookie made with real peanut butter, delicious chocolate chips, and certified whole grain, gluten free oats. What a treat!  Gluten free Trios allows those trying to avoid gluten to support the efforts of Girl Scouts as they enjoy a product created just for them. A few facts about Gluten Free Trios: Produced in a dedicated gluten free facility Made with real peanut butter, real chocolate chips, certified gluten free whole grain oats and real butter No artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no high-fructose corn syrup, no palm oil and no hydrogenated oils. Nutritional information available here. Price per package is $5.00 - NO PRICE INCREASE According to Nielsen research, peanut butter cookie sales are up 144% in dollars compared to a year ago.*