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Girl Scouts Send Cookies To NYC Hospitals Fighting Coronavirus
Girl Scouts will be sending all donated cookies to New York City Hospitals, the organization announced Friday.
NEW YORK CITY — Maybe you can't send New York City's overtaxed hospital workers the masks and hospital gowns they need, but can send them Thin Mints and Samoa cookies.
Girl Scout cookies bought for donation in 2020 will be sent to NYC Health + Hospitals across the five boroughs, Girl Scouts of Greater New York announced Friday.
“The best way we can help now, is by bringing joy to those who need it most—our healthcare workers and their families,” said CEO Meridith Maskara.
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The 40,000 boxes donated so far will be distributed and the Girl Scouts hope to send 100,000 boxes in total.
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“Our heroic employees are working day and night to save lives," said Dr. Eric Wei, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer for NYC Health + Hospitals. "Thank you for helping us to provide some relief and support to our front-line staff.”
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