All you need is milk. Bettendorf-based Cookies & Dreams will supply the rest.

During this Arctic blast of snow-filled and frigid adversity, Cookies & Dreams will give away 500 Cookie Care Packages as a token of appreciation for the unwavering support received from its community, according to a Wednesday release.

A resilient small business dedicated to spreading joy through delectable cookies, Cookies & Dreams founder and CEO Stephanie Sellers said this past year has been “a journey filled with sleepless nights, numerous challenges, and the tireless efforts of the Cookies & Dreams Dream Team.”

Despite setbacks and moments of uncertainty, the small business has chosen to respond with resilience and a commitment to bringing happiness to its community, the release says.

Each care package will have:

• Best Sellers Cookie Collection (OG Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookie, Double Trouble, Snickerdoodle Cheesecake, Puppychow + our 3 seasonal cookies of the month)
• 1 package of Gourmet Puppychow
• 1 package of Mini OG Crunchy Cookies

As a local business, Cookies & Dreams acknowledges the importance of community, considering it the backbone of its existence. Recognizing the current need for connection, love, and joy, Cookies & Dreams has initiated the giveaway as a gesture of gratitude and an effort to spread positivity.

“We believe in our mission to spread joy & love through our cookies with all our hearts,” Sellers said. “And we believe that with enough hard work & community, small business & especially WOMEN in small business can bring positive change.”

“We are giving away 500 Cookie Care Packages because we want to get our cookies in front of as many people as possible,” the business posted on Facebook. “We want to spread love, joy & hope with our community. And show everyone that you CAN dream big. You CAN prevail. And we want share joy & love through our goodies with people that need it the most.”

To enter the giveaway and stand a chance to receive one of the 500 Cookie Care Packages, click HERE.

Additional entries can be earned by sharing the initiative on social media and referring friends.