Scoop the Vote Ice Cream Tour Rolls into Philly
Ben & Jerry's Cofounders Kick Off Nonpartisan Campaign to Boost Voter Turnout
Event Details:
- **Date:** Monday, July 25th - **Time:** 11 AM - 2 PM - **Location:** LOVE Park, 16th and JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PABen Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the cofounders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, are bringing their "Scoop the Vote" tour to Philadelphia on Monday to encourage voter registration and turnout in the upcoming midterm elections.
The nonpartisan campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of voting and to make the registration process more accessible. The tour will visit 14 cities across the country, offering free ice cream and voter registration assistance at each stop.
In Philadelphia, the event will take place at LOVE Park from 11 AM to 2 PM. Ben & Jerry's will be giving away free ice cream and voter registration forms. There will also be live music and entertainment.
"We're excited to bring the Scoop the Vote tour to Philadelphia," said Cohen. "Voting is one of the most important things we can do to make our voices heard and create change. We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to register and vote in the upcoming elections."
The Scoop the Vote tour is part of Ben & Jerry's larger commitment to civic engagement. The company has a long history of supporting progressive causes, and it has been involved in voter registration efforts for many years.
According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, only 56% of eligible Americans voted in the 2016 presidential election. The Scoop the Vote tour is aimed at increasing voter turnout, especially among young people and people of color.
If you're interested in registering to vote or learning more about the Scoop the Vote tour, visit the Ben & Jerry's website.
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