GREAT BARRINGTON — For three hours Monday, Glen Gallagher and his family worked their way through parking lots at senior living complexes in town, clearing snow from cars so residents could get out.

"It was a big success," Gallagher said. "Everyone's able to get out and we're happy to help."

The idea to help neighbors dig out after Monday's snowstorm came from Todd Okun, who for the past several years has cleared snow from cars at the Brookside and Bostwick communities, where many seniors live, after major storms.

Okun wasn't sure if he would be able to go after the snowstorm dropped a foot of snow on Great Barrington, so he asked around if anyone could help. Gallagher typically helps clear his neighbors' cars and was happy to cover for Okun around town.

Plows clear most of the parking lots, but snow on and around individual cars is left to residents. For some seniors, clearing that much snow is physically difficult.

"I felt like there's a need there, and if I have the time, I'll go and do it," Okun said.

Occasionally, residents step outside while Okun is clearing their cars, surprised and grateful.

Kids and families take a ride on their sleds on fresh snow, while crews work to remove the snow from the streets.

The snow was still falling Monday when Gallagher was clearing a foot of snow off cars.

"So we basically just went over there and got all the snow off of their cars and shoveled around their cars so they were able to get out, so they're not stuck," Gallagher said.

Steven Mies said he helps neighbors deal with snowy cars already and was excited when Okun asked for his help after the big storm.

"We all need a little kindness," Mies said. "We all need a little support. I'm happy to get out there and lend a hand. I feel pretty privileged that I have the help to do it and the time to do it. Let's all help each other out."

Mies encouraged everyone to look around and see how they can help their neighbors.

"Everybody could use a reminder that there are good people around trying to do some good," Mies said.

When it's not snowing, Okun continues to support seniors by helping them put in or remove air conditioning units for free. He also works with the Rotary Club to find other ways to help the community.

In another act of community kindness, Bonnie Wells, who expected a long, cold night for plow drivers, offered hot chocolate, cookies, brownies and lasagna in gratitude. Drivers stopped by her home in Sheffield throughout the storm on Sunday for a warm treat.

The kindness was spread across the county. After North Adams saw over 10 inches of snow, one family dug themselves out of the snow to offer warmth and free coffee and snacks at First Baptist Church.

"We got coffee, tea and hot cocoa," sixth-grader James Bellows shouted to a quiet and snow-blanketed Main Street from the front doors of the church on Monday, hoping someone would take him up on the offer.

"We got coffee, tea and hot cocoa," sixth-grader James Bellows shouted on Monday outside the First Baptist Church in North Adams. He joined his mom and siblings in preparing free, hot treats for anyone who needed a warm place after the snowstorm.

Bellows' mom, Lauren, the head of communications and social media for the Church, said they wanted to fill the gap after the Church's Monday meal service was canceled due to the weather.

"I'm a big fan of having a place for people who don't necessarily have somewhere to stop," said Lauren. "Especially in this weather."

Lauren Bellows offered free coffee and snacks at First Baptist Church in North Adams on Monday. "I'm a big fan of having a place for people who don't necessarily have somewhere to stop," she said.

Though only one passerby showed up to warm up, Lauren and six of her eight kids kept the place open for a few hours in case, ready with hot coffee, tea, crackers and homemade muffins baked by youth group leader Lydia Shuestack.

They also prepped some leftover spaghetti meals from Saturday's soup kitchen in case anyone came in hungry.