El Paso, TX – January 8, 2026 – Girl Scouts, volunteers, and trucks will come together Saturday, January 17, 2026, as Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest officially launches the 2026 cookie season with a large-scale “Cookie Mega Drop” event in El Paso, TX.
The Cookie Mega Drop serves as the primary pickup site for Girl Scout troops to receive their cookie orders in preparation for sales starting Sunday, January 18, 2026. With volunteers and Girl Scouts participating, the Cookie Mega Drop is the start of one of the organization’s most impactful programs of the year.
El Paso Cookie Mega Drop
- Location: 9701 Railroad, El Paso, TX 79924
- Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (MST)
Supporting Girls, Building Leaders
Proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program directly support leadership development, community service projects, and skill development opportunities for girls throughout the region. Through cookie sales, Girl Scouts build real-world skills, from goal setting and money management to decision-making, people skills, and business ethics.
About Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest (GSDSW) partners with 1,692 volunteers and serves approximately 2,500 girls, covering 34 counties across West Texas and Southern New Mexico. GSDSW is committed to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate, visit gsdsw.org.
