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"Cans for Cones" Food Drive @ Frosty Bear

John Martin and his family, owners of Frosty Bear Ice Cream which is concluding its first year of operation at Christie's Country Store at 161 Cross Highway in Westport, has announced an unusual end-of-the-year celebration.  To cap off the end of their successful season, the Martin's, in collaboration with Homes with Hope, Longford's Ice Cream and Christie's Country Store, has announced a "Cones for Cans" food drive.  On Saturday, Nov. 6th, Frosty Bear will give a free ice cream cone to anyone who brings to the ice cream gazebo at Christie's foodstuffs which will be given to the Food Pantry at the Gillespie Center in downtown Westport.

"We are grateful that Frosty Bear has chosen to end their successful season with an acknowledgement that not all Westport residents are as fortunate as others," said Jeff Wieser President & CEO of Homes with Hope.  "The cans, cereal, pasta, etc. that is collected for the Food Pantry goes immediately to help people in real need and in real hunger. As we start the holiday season, the need only intensifies, so we appreciate the Martin family bringing this awareness to the fore and helping us stock the pantry."

"For us, this is a way to thank the community for making our first year such a success," said Martin. We are already looking forward to next year and hope we can, in the meantime, help alleviate the situation for those who are struggling in these difficult economic times.

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Frosty Bear will be open from 11 am – 7 pm on Saturday, November 6 for contributions to the Food Pantry. The rain date is Sunday, November 7.  Bring in at least one can of food and receive one free ice cream cone.  Additional cans of food are encouraged!

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