Reply(1) Local Girl Scout troops and councils keep 74 percent of cookie sales proceeds to support programs and services at the troop and council levels. (David Allen/Patch) EL CERRITO, CA — The coronavirus pandemic has expanded the number of ways you can get your Girl Scout Cookie fix in El Cerrito. There's An App For That Girl Scouts are offering virtual sales. You can get your Girl Scout Cookie fix by: Entering your ZIP code in the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to make sure your money stays with the local troop and council Asking a Girl Scout to share the link to her virtual sales booth