The coffee fundraiser is a great way to fund your scouting programs for the year.  Most Americans drink coffee, every day, and generally are happy to support young people working to earn their way. Funds from the coffee sale can be used for whatever scouting expenses, summer camp, equipment, field trips, membership fees, etc.

Benefits of the coffee fundraiser:

• There is no upfront cost to the unit.
• Learning to earn one's way is an important life skill.
• There is an online selling option, and online subscription option for friends and family far away who may support your scouts.
• Coffee is easy to sell because 74% of Americans drink it every day.
• The coffee fundraiser also supports the local scouting programs in the region.
• Park Avenue Coffee is a high quality, locally produced product.

Register to Sell: https://scoutingevent.com/312-coffee2026

Register now to ensure that you have all the up to date information and to ensure you get coffee order forms as soon as possible.

Questions? - Please don't hesitate to contact us at gslac.productsales@scouting.org.

A unit can order Show and Sell product anytime, and the product will be available for pick up from the council office within 1.5-2 weeks after the order is submitted. Show and Sell returns must be in no later than 6 weeks after the product is picked up, or by 7/15, whichever is sooner.

STEP 1: Find a location for your sale.
Identify a good weekend to host your sale and contact local businesses, churches, gas stations, fire departments or other locales to get permission to set up a table and sell coffee on their property.

STEP 2: Order Coffee in advance.
You must place your S&S order online at https://scoutingevent.com/312-coffee2026.
How much should your Unit order? If your unit held a S&S previously, order slightly more than you actually sold last year. If your unit has never held a S&S, and you're only doing one, start with one case of each flavors of ground and pick 2 flavors to have in Whole bean.

STEP 3: Pick up your coffee at the council office, you will get a confirmation email that the product is ready within 1.5-2 weeks after you order.  You can pick up your coffee at your local service center. If you need to make other arrangements for coffee pick up contact your District Executive.

Take Order Instructions

1.  Collect your scout's order forms.
2.  Submit your final take order (ordering will be by the bag or first responder donation)
3.  Pick up coffee at your local council office approximately 1.5-2 weeks after you place the order.

Select a date to collect order forms and money from Scouts.  You must place the unit order by August 1st.  Use the week prior to follow up with anyone missing and tally everyone's orders together.  You will be ordering your coffee by bags not by the case.

Place your Take Order HERE!

If just doing Show and Sell, payment is due two weeks after your return by date. If doing both Show and Sell and Take Order, or just Take Order, payment is due two weeks after you pick up your Take Order product.

Directions for paying invoice are at the bottom or your invoice.

Didn’t receive an invoice?  Please contact Retha Taylor Retha.Taylor@scouting.org

Purchase your Coffee now!  Go to Gateway Traders - GSLAC Coffee or use the QR code below

Your Scouts can sell coffee online anytime! For online sales, coffee is ordered by and shipped directly to the customer.

How will customers receive Coffee purchased online?

Customers have the option to have coffee mailed directly to their address.

How will Units get Credit for the Purchased Coffee?

Online sales will be credited to the unit on their invoice at the end of the sale.

It is important to remind those that purchase coffee to list the unit number and the name of the Scout's family so that we can give credit to the Unit.

Monthly Coffee Subscription

Below is a sample message.  This is a downloadable file.  Use this on social media, email, text, or even record your Scout in uniform and send it as a video!
Note: Please be mindful of our Youth Protection Guidelines. Scouts who send information to an adult must copy another adult on the message.

Online Order Sample Message

Commission Rate:

• Coffee is $25/bag. Your units commission is $8 per bag sold.
• Hot Chocolate and Gooey Butter Cake Mix is $15/bag/box. Your units commission is $5 per bag/box sold.
• First Responder donation $25. Your units commission is $8.
• First Responder donation $50. Your units commission is $16.
• If your unit only sells online, we will mail a commission check quarterly.

Coffee Flyer:  Click Here!
Coffee Order Form: Click Here!
Coffee Sales Guide: Click Here!

For more information, contact:

Laura Enge
Coffee Advisor
314.256.3102
laura.enge@scouting.org

Campfire Roast Decaf A premium DECAF coffee blend, using the Swiss Water Process. All natural decaffeination method. A smooth chocolaty flavor punctuated by notes of brown sugar and a light smokiness. Great as an Espresso blend!(Tasting Notes: Smokey Chocolate Covered Raspberries)

St. Louis Blend Our St. Louis Blend combines a subtle sweet nuttiness with notes of caramel, wrapped in a creamy body, with a smooth finish. A friendly cup indeed for any time of the day. (Tasting Notes: Citrus and Caramel with a nutty undertone)

Campfire Roast Smoky-sweet and caramelized are the aromas wafting from this traditional blend. It is sweet enough to taste great on its own, while maintaining enough richness and intensity to stand up to milk. (Tasting Notes: Smokey Chocolate Covered Raspberries)

French Vanilla Our French Vanilla offers a sweet vanilla flavor with hints of caramel and cocoa. This blend is made from our Small Bath Air-roasted Colombia Coffee. This coffee is 100% Colombian beans, roasted to a medium roast and flavored with rich vanilla and velvety smoothness. (Tasting Notes: Smooth Vanilla)

Campfire Cocoa is a rich and creamy hot chocolate mix that brings the warmth of the fire to every cup. Whether you’re gathered around the flames or cozied up indoors, it’s the perfect treat to share and savor.

Mom's Traditional Gooey Butter Cake brings the beloved St. Louis classic to your kitchen with just a few simple steps. Rich, buttery, and irresistibly gooey!

Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake brings the beloved St. Louis classic to your kitchen with just a few simple steps. Rich, buttery, and irresistibly gooey!