The coffee fundraiser is an easy, no risk 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.
• Units only pay for the product they sell.
• 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.
• Scouts can earn a free summer camp experience at a Greater St. Louis Area Scouting facility.
• The coffee fundraiser also supports the local scouting programs in the region.

Register to Sell: https://scoutingevent.com/312-coffee2025

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.

To help ensure your sale is as effective as possible, join us for one of our online training sessions, July 7th, 15th or 23rd from 7:00-8:30pm on Microsoft Teams.

Register here for your session: https://247scouting.com/forms/312-2025CoffeeSalesTraining

Also available in follow up, if helpful, a live "Coffee office hour" for additional live Q&A July 31st from 7:00-8:30pm on Microsoft Teams.

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

Your unit can hold a Show & Sell - S&S anytime after Coffee is delivered between August 30th until October 12th

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/312-2024Coffee by August 10th.
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 on August 28th - August 29th.
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.

Place your weekly reorders here: Coming Soon!

You have the ability to order more coffee by the case which can be picked up at your local Service Center.

If you have any questions please contact Retha Taylor at gslac.productsales@scouting.org.

If you run out of show and sell product you can order more!  You can reorder by the case.  NOTE:  Campfire Roast Ground and STL Blend Ground are available in cases of 10.  All whole bean coffee, Decaf Roast, and French Vanilla Ground are available in cases of 5.  Orders will be due every Sunday and will be available to pick up at your local Council Service Center the following Thursday or Friday or arrange for pick up with your District Executive when appropriate.

Coffee Returns

Coffee may be returned as long as the coffee is undamaged.

October 14th-17th - West Pine, Cape, Decatur, and Herrin Service Centers
October 14th, 18th (10am to 1pm)- BSA Outfitters Metro East

No Show & Sell returns will be accepted after October 21st.

Use any leftover Show & Sell coffee to fill your unit's Take Order before returning coffee to the Service Center.  Because you will order exactly what has already been sold to customers, there should be no coffee to return.

Limited exchanges will be available at the Cape, Decatur, STL, and Herrin Service Centers.

To assist with coffee returns, download and complete the Coffee Return Control Sheet below.

2025 Fall Coffee Return Control Sheet

Final 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 St. Louis office November 5th-7th. Coffee pick up at other offices TBD.

Select a date to collect order forms and money from Scouts.  You must place the unit order by October 21st.  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.

Payment due:  December 12th, 2025

In late November you will receive your unit's final invoice via email.

• Review the invoice to make sure everything is correct
• Get one check from your unit for the entire balance due made out to "Greater St. Louis Area Council, BSA"
  • Greater St. Louis Area Council, BSA
    PO Box 952685
    St. Louis, MO 63195-2685
• Allow 1 week for processing.

You may also pay in person at your closest Council Service Center.

We recommend waiting to receive your final invoice before paying to avoid any billing discrepancies.  If you accidentally overpay, refunds can take up to 4 weeks to process.

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 and Black Tea 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.

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

Every Scout who sells a bag of coffee earns a coffee sticker.

Scouts who sell at least $500 in Coffee Sale Products will earn a $30 gift card to Amazon or Gateway Traders.

Scouts who sell $1,800 (this can include popcorn sales, if relevant for scouts doing both fundraisers) earn vouchers toward Council Camps.

• Cub Scouts earn Free GSLAC Day Camp
• Scouts BSA earn $100 off GSLAC Summer Camp
• This incentive is exchangeable for a $50 Scout Shop or Amazon Gift Card

Scouts who sell $3,400 (this can include popcorn sales, if relevant for scouts doing both fundraisers) earn vouchers toward Council Camps

• Cub Scouts earn free GSLAC Day Camp and 3-Day Adventure or Arrow of Light Camp
• Scouts BSA/Venturing/Exploring earn free week-long Council Summer Camp or NYLT
• This incentive is exchangeable for a $150 Scout Shop or Amazon Gift Card

All Vouchers must be used in 2026 and are nontransferable to 2027

Order Vouchers HERE: Coming Soon!

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.

First Light Black Tea is a bold, brisk loose leaf blend crafted to awaken your senses and start your day with clarity. With its rich body and smooth finish, it’s perfect for sunrise sips at camp or anywhere adventure begins.

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!