Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has a sweet treat in store for Houstonians! On Wednesday, August 17 from 6-8 p.m., Van Leeuwen Ice Cream co-founder and CEO Ben Van Leeuwen and NFL veteran Whitney Mercilus will host a charity scoop night at the Rice Village scoop shop (2565 Amherst St). During this time, sales from the purchase of scoops and pints across all three Houston-area scoop shops (Rice Village, Montrose, Uptown Park) will benefit the WithMerci Foundation. Indulge in fan-favorite flavors, scooped by Ben Van Leeuwen and Whitney Mercilus themselves, such as Honeycomb, Toasted Marshmallow S’mores, Praline Butter Cake and Vegan Cookies and Cream Caramel Swirl.

The WithMerci Foundation provides advocate services and support to families of children with disabilities and special needs. To learn more, visit www.withmerci.org.

During the fundraising event on August 17, Van Leeuwen’s August $3 single scoop special will be void at all Houston locations from 6-7 p.m.