Troop 5G Scouts

What is the BSA Popcorn Sale?

The popcorn sale is a Troop development program. When Scouts "sell" popcorn, they are doing community outreach, recruiting new members, and practicing scouting values of honesty, integrity, and self-reliance, while also raising funds for the troop. Essentially, selling popcorn is a way to build support in the community and to build character in individual Scouts.

What is Trail's End?

Trails' End is a brand of snack foods exclusive to BSA of the United States and Canada. Trail's End products are produced by the Weaver Company, a family-owned corporation in the United States.

What is in the popcorn?

Trail's End posts nutritional information for their products. Visit: https://www.trails-end.com/nutritional-facts

Can I support Troop without ordering popcorn?

Yes! Consider a "military donation." The Troop and the Scout still receive financial support but Trail's end will send the popcorn to members of the military and their families. Trail's end will also send you a receipt for tax purposes.

We have an immediate need for high-quality group gear. Specifically we need stoves and camping tables. We are also in the process of replacing our patrol boxes (which were new in the last century). You can purchase items to be directly mailed to the Troop through Amazon. Visit Troop 5G's Amazon wishlist.

To make a direct financial donation or to support Troop 5G in other ways, please contact our Scoutmaster: Troop5Girls [@] gmail.com

How does my purchase help scouts?

Your purchase funds exciting wilderness adventures. But it does so much more! When you order popcorn from a BSA Scout you enable that child to develop new skills related to self-reliance, physical fitness, emergency preparedness, leadership, STEM, and resource conservation. You also help qualify your Scout to receive a Trails End scholarship. When you purchase from Troop 5G you do all of this PLUS you foster the next generation of women leaders in STEM, environmental resource management, and outdoor recreation.

How does my purchase help my community?

BSA Troops participate in hundreds of hours of community service annually. All BSA Scouts participate in community service projects. They are also trained in emergency preparedness skills, STEM, and environmental resource management. This directly benefits the local community while also fostering good citizenship among the individual Scouts.

How are Trails End prices set? Where does the money go?

Essentially, selling popcorn is a way for BSA Scouts to solicit donations. The purchase price of Trails End products covers the cost to produce them, which is about 25-27%. The rest of what a customer pays goes directly to local Scouting.

Online prices are higher because they include shipping costs. Online orders also include a larger donation. When you purchase online, more of the money you pay goes directly to the Scouts.

73-75% of the price you pay for a Trails End product goes directly to local Scouting. This amount is shared between the individual Scout, their Troop, and the local Council that administers that Troop. These funds supplement and, in some cases, pay for individual dues. Troops use funds to buy gear, purchase supplies, and provide scholarships for Scouts to participate in skills trainings, go on campouts, and attend summer camp.

Are purchases tax deductible?

According to BSA and Trail's End, 73-75% of the purchase price of your order represents a charitable donation. 100% of the price of a “Military Donation” is tax-deductible.

Trails' End provides receipts via email. Online orders automatically receives receipts. Your selling Scout can also provide you with a receipt upon request. Be sure to ask them! You will need to give them your contact information at the time of the sale.

More information: https://www.trails-end.com/faqs

When will I receive my order?

Online orders are fulfilled directly by Trail's End and mailed to the address provided at the time of the order. Orders placed directly with scouts will be available for delivery after November 10, 2019. Please arrange delivery with the scout with whom you placed your order.

What items have gluten? Which ones are gluten-free?

Trail's End products do not contain any material from barley, rye or oats. But the White Chocolatey Pretzels and Milk Chocolatey Pretzels contain wheat gluten. The following products are manufactured in a facility that handles wheat: Popping Corn, Caramel Corn, Premium Caramel Corn with Almonds, Cashews & Pecans, Milk Chocolate Pecan Clusters, Salted Caramel Corn, Chocolatey Caramel Crunch, Jalapeño Cheddar, Yellow Cheddar and White Cheddar.

What Trail's End products contain nuts?

The Premium Caramel Corn with Almonds, Cashews & Pecans contains nut ingredients as well as the Milk Chocolate Pecan Clusters. The following products are manufactured in a facility that handles nuts: Popping Corn, Caramel Corn, Salted Caramel Corn, Chocolatey Caramel Crunch, White Chocolatey Pretzels, Milk Chocolatey Pretzels, Jalapeño Cheddar, Yellow Cheddar and White Cheddar.

What Trail's End products contain milk?

Our White Cheddar, Yellow Cheddar, Jalapeño Cheddar, Milk Chocolate Pecan Clusters, Chocolatey Caramel Crunch, White Chocolatey Pretzels, Milk Chocolatey Pretzels, Unbelievable Butter Microwave and Kettle Corn Microwave all contain milk. The caramel products and popcorn are all manufactured in a facility that handles milk ingredients.

Are Trail's End products kosher?

Trail's End publishes its kosher certificates on their website: https://www.trails-end.com/nutritional-facts

Can I order more popcorn in the future?

Yes! The fundraiser officially ends on November 2, 2019. However, online orders can be placed year round.