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Operation Help Shirley: Houston community rallies to support elderly ice cream worker in time of need

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SPRING, Texas – In a heartwarming show of kindness, the community is rallying around Shirley, a dedicated Baskin Robbins employee, who touched hearts with her story of hard work and resilience.

Working at the Stuebner Airline location, Shirley, who is elderly, shared with a customer that she took the job to help cover her grocery costs.

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Moved by her story, that customer gave her a $5 tip, only to see Shirley’s eyes fill with tears of gratitude.

Word spread fast, and now the community is coming together to support Shirley.

Locals have started “Operation Help Shirley,” encouraging everyone to visit Baskin Robbins to order from her between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Shirley’s supporters are advising those planning to stop by to bring patience and maybe even a little extra generosity.

The Baskin Robbins is located at 16836 Stuebner Airline Rd in Spring.


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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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