ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — An Orchard Park ice cream shop is drawing widespread attention after announcing its new "Gratitude Groceries" program went viral on Facebook, earning more than a thousand shares.

Route 20 Ice Cream has repurposed its freezers and refrigerators to store and distribute groceries to families in need on Wednesday evening.

The initiative comes at a time of need for many in the community, with Thanksgiving around the corner and inflation impacting households.

Beth Hollis and her husband, Dave Kaiser, owners of Route 20 Ice Cream and the organizers behind the effort, said the idea comes from experience.

"I know both sides. Growing up, having a young daughter and not having any funds, it's extremely stressful," Hollis said. "You can work very hard and still not have

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