WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Sweet Jenny's in the Village of Williamsville is serving up more than sweet treats. The ice cream shop's "Good Neighbor Fund" is providing free ice cream to anyone facing financial hardship.

Owner Howard Cadmus said if someone can't afford ice cream or has to think twice about buying it, they'll get it for free. He believes ice cream just makes people feel better.

"It's about creating a moment to kind of escape from things the way that you would take a pause or a deep breath," Cadmus said.

The Good Neighbor Fund has helped laid-off workers, people on strike and most recently furloughed government employees.

"Every holiday, we open it up, either a day or two days before, to the public, and we say, if you're having trouble, like at Christmas time giving gifts

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