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Here's the scoop: Ben & Jerry's is giving away ice cream during its annual "Free Cone Day" on April 29 in return for donating to charity.

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield greets customer Marsha Cohen during a visit to the Greensboro shop Dec. 2.

Locally, the Ben & Jerry's at The Shops at Friendly Center in Greensboro and the Palladium in High Point are giving out a free scoop or cone from noon to 8 p.m.

In return, Ben & Jerry's asks that you consider making a donation to charity. Groups that will benefit locally are the Habitat for Humanity of Greensboro, the Greensboro Children's Museum, Habitat for Humanity of High Point Archdale & Trinity and the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival.