Long Beach Ice Cream Street Vendor’s Cart Was Stolen–Then Locals Raise $11K to Replace It

Courtesy of Local Hearts Foundation

After a Long Beach ice-cream vendor had his cart stolen in July, hundreds of compassionate donors stepped in to help him.

They started a fund and managed to raise $11,000 in just two days, allowing well-wishers to gift the 65-year-old vendor a new cart, as well as some extra cash to go toward his retirement.