270 People Enjoy Ice Cream At First Families Helping Families Event

It was bowls of ice cream with the works: hot fudge, whipped cream, M&Ms, sprinkles and more at the first Ice Cream Social held by

The event was held June 2 at .

Miner Vincent, president of the non-profit organization that provide food for the needy and funds for energy assistance, said the event raised $1,110 in cash and more than 450 pounds of non-perishable food.

"We had 270 people attend ranging in age from 2 to 91," said Vincent. "Once again the generosity of the people of Clinton was demonstrated as over $1,110 was collected to help re-replenish Families Helping Families' Energy Assistance Program." 

The food will be given to The Clinton Food pantry to help keep their shelves stocked. 

As Vincent reiterated, 100% of all monies and food collected go directly to Clinton families facing difficult times.