What's better on a hot afternoon than a delicious ice cream cone? How about free ice cream cone and the added benefit of helping a great organization?

Ben & Jerry's in the Delmar Loop is helping the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Tuesday with a free ice cream special.

From noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, patrons can get a free ice cream cone. All tips will benefit the Crisis Nursery.

The St. Louis Crisis Nursery provides programming and emergency prevention for children throughout the St. Louis area.