The local community will have the opportunity to support a good cause while also enjoying a tasty treat as Ben & Jerry’s located in Nocatee will celebrate the company’s annual Free Cone Day in a unique way on April 8.
Not only is the location celebrating the company’s proud tradition with the nationwide initiative of offering free scoops of ice cream in recognition of the community’s continued support, but they have also teamed up with the nonprofit organization Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide to celebrate while making a stand.
From noon to 8 p.m. complimentary scoops will be given to Ben & Jerry’s customers and several members of the Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide will be on hand to help scoop some ice cream while raising awareness about bullying and striving to empower individuals to stand up against it.
As part of being guest scoopers for the day, the bikers will interact with customers sharing their mission and stories as well as memorable photo opportunities with the “Bullydozer,” which is a motorcycle designed as a fun play on words that resembles a bulldozer and is a symbolic reminder the strength needed by all in the community to effectively push back against bullying.
Some of the members Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide that will be on hand will include Fred “Flash” Van de Perre, president and founder of USA, Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide, Lisa “Kitty” Van de Perre, “Marine” Troy Holmquist, head liaison with Florida state, Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide, and Isaac “Superman” Morino, Florida chapter liaison with the organization.
There will be family-friendly games and the Acts of Sweetness Public Art Wall at the location for people to take part and view, while they enjoy their scoops of ice cream.
In the spirit of giving back, donations will be accepted for Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide to support their initiatives to combat bullying and promote safer communities.
Teaming up with an operation like Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide is just the latest initiative that Jessica Shaw, Ben & Jerry’s Nocatee owner, has been involved with as part of the community, as the ice cream shop also has certain days called “scoops of inclusion,” where Ponte Vedra High School students with learning differences get the opportunity to get behind the counter to serve up both smiles and scoops in a creative and inclusive event.
The Nocatee Ben & Jerry’s is located at 295 Pine Lake Drive, Suite No. C101 in Ponte Vedra.
