This Texas ice cream shop was on its last legs until the community stepped up to keep it in business

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
  • Mr. Martin's days of creating smiles in the community he loves almost came to a halt recently when Hurricane Beryl tore through Southeast Texas.

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  • @yolandahebert2350
    @yolandahebert2350 หลายเดือนก่อน +376

    You can buy icecream from the grocery store but you can't buy the experience of taking yourself and your family out for a summertime treat to the icecream shop where everyone gets to choose their own favorite flavors! This is what makes this town so special. ❤️😊🍦

    • @goshdarnit
      @goshdarnit หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The sweet memories ❤

    • @Kitkat-wu3ow
      @Kitkat-wu3ow หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Right....I will always have the memories of my dad spontaneously calling out ice cream time and that meant that my sisters and I would hop in the car and dad would drive to the ice cream shop. 2 scoops of ice cream in a cone and we would just sit on the bench in front of the shop and enjoy the summer evening.

    • @muffs55mercury61
      @muffs55mercury61 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes we did this a lot when I was a kid. A nickel bought a kid's size ice cream cone or scoop and a dime bought nearly twice that. Memories of America before corporate greed devoured so much of it. I don't patronize chain establishments.

    • @Chris-rq7oj
      @Chris-rq7oj หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Oh you nailed it

    • @anamegoeshere
      @anamegoeshere หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if this don't say that this business sells some TASTYY ice cream, that the community will come together and help make sure it don't close down..... i dunno what will.

  • @-AV8R-
    @-AV8R- หลายเดือนก่อน +195

    Blue Bell missed the opportunity to be the good guys instead of making a statement that they couldn't care less about their customers. Shame on Blue Bell for not being supportive.

    • @DP12321
      @DP12321 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I only buy Tillamook.

    • @elephant1992
      @elephant1992 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      To be fair
      Blue bell probably didn't even knew
      All of restaurant and some grocery stores use a food distribution to ship their products, or to stored them temporary if they have too much supply
      Whatever the company was
      Guarantee it was a multi-billion dollar company
      Sysco, US foods, McLane,
      I'm not defending anyone
      I don't even like ice cream
      Just giving some facts

    • @boosted2.4_sky
      @boosted2.4_sky หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      They know now... Have they responded?... NOPE

    • @TomSmith-ls5rn
      @TomSmith-ls5rn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@elephant1992 You don't like ice cream!!!???!! WHAT the WHAT!!!!??? 🍦🍦🍦🍦

    • @elephant1992
      @elephant1992 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@TomSmith-ls5rn Ya, I rather have a Dr Pepper to be completely honest

  • @carlosgonzales8348
    @carlosgonzales8348 หลายเดือนก่อน +194

    This is the real America at its best. Neighbors helping neighbors. God bless the community.

    • @saibamoe
      @saibamoe หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah because you could open an icescream shop after selling some icecreams on the beach on a city boulevard BACK THEN
      try that now, you can't, his place would cost 500.000 at LEAST right now maybe even 1.000.000-2.000.000 main street space for commercial puroses

    • @darkus5618
      @darkus5618 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@saibamoe Just be happy that his ice cream business didn't go out.

    • @saibamoe
      @saibamoe 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@darkus5618 how long will the save last?
      if it wasn't making money before, was it good?

    • @Silfverr
      @Silfverr 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      F The South

  • @lindawhite8566
    @lindawhite8566 หลายเดือนก่อน +183

    Hats off to this community for rallying together to save the ice cream store! These are the stories I want to see! I want to see all of us being good to one another! I love my Texas and it's people!!

    • @mattcampbell3876
      @mattcampbell3876 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If these are the stores you want to see then start shopping at places like this, stop buying from big box stores, but you only like these places enough to just comment and you will continue to shop at big box stars

    • @grondhero
      @grondhero หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattcampbell3876 Or, maybe you're just a jerk and can't stand seeing people support people. Maybe you only like coming to videos just to comment negatively and you will continue to shop at the big box stores yourself.

  • @MattChance
    @MattChance หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Kristy, you are the closest thing to a real life angel. I hope people support your business just as passionately.

  • @florenceshen1555
    @florenceshen1555 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This what the world needs, people helping people,

  • @dedwin8930
    @dedwin8930 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    A true AMERICAN serving is community !!!🇺🇸👍🏼

  • @angelgarcia1025
    @angelgarcia1025 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Wow, in an Era where small businesses are being forced to close - impacting the community negatively. It's nice to hear about a community rallying to help support and keep a small business open!!!❤❤❤😊

    • @annep.1905
      @annep.1905 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dems are to blame for small business closures.

  • @arfriedman4577
    @arfriedman4577 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    Im glad christy and the community was able to help.

  • @angelica7236
    @angelica7236 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Im so glad his business was saved !!!!! There are decent people in the world who care about others 🥰

  • @eileenwhitlock8679
    @eileenwhitlock8679 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Thank you for a good story.

  • @richardnewman960
    @richardnewman960 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    That's awesome. The reason I live in a small texas town . He's about 35 miles from me . I will be going to get a scoop or two soon .

    • @chelseagirl278
      @chelseagirl278 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am in Canada and will never get to have one at his shop, please have the second one for me!

  • @usgary567
    @usgary567 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Brought tears to my eyes.....wonderful story.

  • @TomSmith-ls5rn
    @TomSmith-ls5rn หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is what America is All about!! God bless that community!!

  • @DRventura333
    @DRventura333 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Thank you for the experience Mr. Martin. Bless the community for helping him and his shop. The good old day shops are the best and should be protected.

  • @janapinson8665
    @janapinson8665 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Heart warming story! People helping people ❤️

  • @kimberlyvalpey7158
    @kimberlyvalpey7158 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Now this is a community and others coming together to help one another. This is us. 😊. This is American people. Thank u for sharing a good hearted story. God Bless us all

  • @ArturoHernandez-jj8os
    @ArturoHernandez-jj8os หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Dios Padre Celestial Llene De Bendiciones A El Señor Martin y Venda Muchos Helados. El Comercio Local Es La Salvación De Nuestra Región. Apoyemos Todos Juntos El Comercio Local. Saludos Cordiales Desde El Puerto De Tampico, Tamaulipas, México.🤍🙏🍦💞🗺

  • @slamminpotatoes4508
    @slamminpotatoes4508 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This dude proudly sells blue bell, even has a sign on his door and his hat but when he needed them they said SOL!

    • @leedaniels7196
      @leedaniels7196 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I would look for another supplier if i were him…..

  • @Norfolkbabe578
    @Norfolkbabe578 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is how it should be. I want to give this man a hug ❤

  • @ellievazquez5293
    @ellievazquez5293 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is what love,support,
    team work and community is all about....This is the heart of America....🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @craftmom5302
    @craftmom5302 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    That is what small town America is supposed to be your community rallying around you in the time of need not to give you a hand out just to give you a hand up that's why I would prefer to stay in small town America versus a big city you just have a better sense of who you are in a small town you have a better sense of who your neighbors are their struggles are your struggles and your struggles are their struggles❤

  • @timmatheny-lo9ze
    @timmatheny-lo9ze หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This show’s the heart and soul of our country our people!

  • @bigdogbill8988
    @bigdogbill8988 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Christy and the community.. I bet everyone is so happy.. the Greatness of America shining bright! 🇺🇸

  • @cloudglider
    @cloudglider หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    If his distributor is directly Blue Bell, shame on them for not recognizing the business value of a dedicated, long-time physical store that's basically a consistent, no-cost promotional ad for their products. $3k+shipping/handling would be such a great return on investment.

  • @robertcampbell1249
    @robertcampbell1249 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I melted when I saw this story.Awesome people still exist!!!

  • @teresafrazier4299
    @teresafrazier4299 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Such a heart warming story. He has touched the community with his smile and scoops of ice cream. Ice cream is my favorite food!

  • @lowellyowell2922
    @lowellyowell2922 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I wish you could hear a lot more stories like this.

  • @hellokitty19824321
    @hellokitty19824321 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    God bless him ❤

  • @BlackSeranna
    @BlackSeranna หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a blessing to our community!

  • @martincatoniryan1638
    @martincatoniryan1638 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Im not from the us but i wish that mr martin from texas the best of luck. He seems like an honest , hard-working man!
    Also, very nice to see the community helping out!
    Hugs from Argentina!

  • @ConservativeChannel01
    @ConservativeChannel01 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love Y’all ❤️✝️👍 Texas best state in the country. Boy what do I wish that other states can Learn from our Texan hospitality. GOD BLESS 🍀💯✝️🇺🇸❤️

  • @CMe-bk5ez
    @CMe-bk5ez หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Sweet story. May they all keep going and enjoying the goodness in life.

  • @hippychic7546
    @hippychic7546 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    awesome, texans rock!

  • @user-zp8el8pi3c
    @user-zp8el8pi3c หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The best part of growing up in a small town is that people who live in them help each other out

  • @cuprunnethover2
    @cuprunnethover2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    That's so sweet!

  • @Madcatz9000
    @Madcatz9000 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That is a community that cares about each other. Thank you all.

  • @MM-ss1sr
    @MM-ss1sr หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Not even from texas but i love these stories

  • @kristinalarue3866
    @kristinalarue3866 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My husband and I loved going in and visiting as well as grabbing a ice cream. Great guy!!!

  • @Darci3333
    @Darci3333 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is what we need more of in towns and cities across America❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @annm4833
    @annm4833 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    No matter where youre from seeing people caring and helping each other when someone is in need is what matters. I'm so happy for this man and his community!

  • @nevillesaldanha1566
    @nevillesaldanha1566 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely story & lovely lady who helped out & all those who also contributed, May the Good Lord bless all of you.

  • @user-qn9on4ce6e
    @user-qn9on4ce6e หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a lovely story well done all of you that helped this man. Made my eyes water.

  • @娄底警察
    @娄底警察 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This is what America is all about helping each other. Forget about these foreign countries that dont give a damn about us lets help our fellow american neighbors and enrich our communities

  • @wisemanm6390
    @wisemanm6390 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    This is America i know!

  • @lt5071
    @lt5071 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    The Blue bells ice cream factory right down the road. You think with a long time contract/free advertising for blue bells they would throw some free ice cream it’s cheap.

    • @23Robusto
      @23Robusto หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Really surprised Blue bell didn't step up.

  • @jeffreybroge9002
    @jeffreybroge9002 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Awesome this just shows there are good people out there, and they rallied together for this man, and kept the Ice Cream Shop A FLOAT

  • @Chris-rq7oj
    @Chris-rq7oj หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This guy. I love him!!

  • @larryburton9369
    @larryburton9369 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So sweet and nice thank you for helping this man out 😊❤

  • @freakyflow
    @freakyflow หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best things in life you will remember is the small mom And pop places And having the community step in And help out is truly one of the most American things you can do...Take it from a Canadian. Texans are good people

  • @robertlong8958
    @robertlong8958 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you are all wonderful human beings. bravo Texas from a guy in Chicago !

  • @MCeili
    @MCeili หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful story about an incredible community!

  • @nelks1284
    @nelks1284 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a wonderful person he is!❤

  • @ClancyWoodard-yw6tg
    @ClancyWoodard-yw6tg หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    That's how it's always been Us Texans always look out for our own

  • @successfulMillennial
    @successfulMillennial หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love watching videos that makes me smile hard af

  • @Pooches
    @Pooches หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome news story.

  • @n.w.414
    @n.w.414 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done Texas! God bless you all.

  • @DugEphresh
    @DugEphresh หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God bless everyone in this community🤗🤗🌹🌹🤟🤟🙏🙏

  • @Ivehadenuff
    @Ivehadenuff หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So happy to see a community help one of their own!

  • @lillbrittz
    @lillbrittz หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is what makes my heart happy good job y’all

  • @ehole593
    @ehole593 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Blue Bell truly crapped on this good man. F Brenham.

  • @AshleeMac
    @AshleeMac หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My family is from Navasota and still have some there. Will definitely be stopping by the next time I’m in Navasota!

  • @iuaump4
    @iuaump4 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It goes to show how people humbleness kicks in when we're at our worst times!

  • @user-jk2hb5qq8r
    @user-jk2hb5qq8r หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks to all of you!! We need small bussines like that!!

  • @shahjehan
    @shahjehan หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish we had this store. It looks awesome.

  • @lydiahaydel1528
    @lydiahaydel1528 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    With the scoop,love it.

  • @RiddlerQM
    @RiddlerQM 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If i lived in that town, i would go to his store as much as i could!

  • @kennethwoods6525
    @kennethwoods6525 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love is an action word! 👍

  • @mikecypret1045
    @mikecypret1045 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ty😊❤God Bless

  • @boris8787
    @boris8787 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The POTUS would love your shop. 🍦🍦🍦

  • @adrianelias2365
    @adrianelias2365 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don’t know why I was recommended this as I live in California and never been to Texas before, but I loved this wholesome video. Ice cream is my favorite dessert. 🍨

  • @brt5273
    @brt5273 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mercy! Navasota is like a hundred miles from the coast! Must have been some storm. Glad the community helped this guy stay in business.

  • @maurawhelan3530
    @maurawhelan3530 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely story!

  • @SuperMissblueeyes
    @SuperMissblueeyes หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shame on the supplier! I bet he'd been a loyal customer of the supplier for years!

  • @ABC-pw5fq
    @ABC-pw5fq หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanx for A Great Story of the community Helping stay afloat !!! Pretty Kewl.

  • @davidfrye6440
    @davidfrye6440 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, fellow humans

  • @MsNerdsRevenge
    @MsNerdsRevenge หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Archie!!! Thank you for saving the Ice Cream Shop!! Tyra Banks!

  • @mRahman92
    @mRahman92 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm just amazed that there's still people around that talk like that.

  • @KSMO1031
    @KSMO1031 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved going to the local ice cream shop growing up. Dehn's Ice Cream Parlor. They had Chocolate Malteds that to this day I've never tasted anything better.

  • @brittanywhite8302
    @brittanywhite8302 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow see America there is still some good human beings out there god bless those donors

  • @shayrosaurowillis7338
    @shayrosaurowillis7338 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely story ❤

  • @kevindelaney1951
    @kevindelaney1951 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Decent human community effort. Well done.

  • @TGP4417
    @TGP4417 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful news!

  • @SmokedOutByMiguel512
    @SmokedOutByMiguel512 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Beautiful

  • @meganc243
    @meganc243 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is beautiful ❤️😍❤️.

  • @brandoncherry1651
    @brandoncherry1651 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is the real American way..helping others

  • @jbalogh01
    @jbalogh01 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a sweet story😊

  • @PrincessofPower84
    @PrincessofPower84 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The thought of an elderly man crying makes me want to cry. I'm so glad that he was able to get his store and ice cream back and that the story has a happy ending. His neighbor has a heart of gold.

    • @drjojo5551
      @drjojo5551 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a crock!!! The old geezer lives in a tornado alley…….yet hasn’t got the god given sense to invest in a portable generator!!! Then bawls as the doo-doo hits the fan! I live on the west coast, open to winter storms, heavy duty flooding!! We have portable generator, plenty of fuel cuz we don’t want spoilage and also lighting when power is out for longer periods!!! Think about it …kristy!

  • @yvonnepagan9912
    @yvonnepagan9912 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yay for the good guys! There’s still plenty of us around, just not made as as public as the bad guys! Share the ❤️😊🍦

  • @josephhall3033
    @josephhall3033 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😊😊😊😊 god bless yall 😊😊😊😊

  • @anneis46
    @anneis46 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great story!! ❤

  • @bigron725
    @bigron725 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful story

  • @smoll8746
    @smoll8746 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Shame on Blue Bell. I promise you if the factory down the street was affected. They claimed a loss to Insurance.

  • @RobynHood1021
    @RobynHood1021 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Texans helping Texans….how precious

  • @BIZKITJODE
    @BIZKITJODE หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hope he got a new supplier...🤫

  • @lindapindabelinda3570
    @lindapindabelinda3570 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Get a backup generator for the freezer.

  • @texasguysanantonio8295
    @texasguysanantonio8295 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm glad this small town realizes how lucky they are to have an old fashioned ice cream shop. All we have in my town of 30,000 people is soft serve, (Dairy Queen, Sonic, McD) no real malts, shakes, sundaes...the closest ice cream shop is a BR 31 Flavors, that's 15 miles away.

  • @pinatajuju4471
    @pinatajuju4471 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Awesome 😅😅😅

  • @guyforlogos
    @guyforlogos หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great story, good people. Use that extra cash towards a generator! Can’t let a pesky storm melt your ice cream anymore!

  • @iraeaglemind
    @iraeaglemind หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that Texas accent(teasing)!