Who We Are

Our Mission

We believe in the power of a kind gesture, and a delicious cookie, to change hearts and affect change.

Through the joy of giving and receiving a cookie, the Cookie Brigade is dedicated to fostering a culture of generosity and community engagement by facilitating collaboration among diverse groups to extend support to individuals facing various forms of disadvantage and hardship, including children, families, veterans, indigenous populations, and communities of color.

We cultivate an inclusive environment where gaming and pop culture groups unite to give back and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

The Cookie Brigade, a grass roots organization born out of a simple act of kindness in 2007, is a registered 501(3)(c) (EIN: 81-2059580), established in Washington State.

Brigade History

It all started in 2007, when two Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) attendees baked cookies to give them out to their fellow con-goers. They wanted no money in return, only a chance to bring a little bit of kindness and joy into the lives of strangers. Their efforts were met with an overwhelmingly positive response, with many recipients insisting on compensating them for their efforts. They decided that any money they received would be donated to charity and thus, a movement was born!

We’re proud to be a 100% volunteer-run organization and officially incorporated as a non-profit in 2016. The Cookie Brigade’s growth and success is fully attributed to the steadfast support of our active volunteer community.

Our brigadiers often share fun stories of how they first heard of us or when they first got involved with the Cookie Brigade. We’d love for you to be a part of our story. Consider joining us to help us further our delicious mission!