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Release No. 0333.99
Media Advisory
Tom Amontree (202) 720-4623
tom.amontree@usda.gov
Jean Daniel (703) 305-2286
jean.daniel@fns.usda.gov
GLICKMAN TO UNVEIL FOOD STAMP EDUCATION CAMPAIGN IN
BALTIMORE, URGE CITIES AND
STATES TO ACT TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 1999 Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman will join Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke and Maryland Secretary of Human Resources
Linda Fox at the Penn North food stamp office in Baltimore at 10:30 a.m.. on Tuesday, August 17, to unveil a nationwide education campaign targeting
individuals and families who are eligible for, but not receiving, food stamps.
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WHO: |
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman
Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke
Maryland Secretary of Human Resources Linda Fox
Doug O'Brien, Second Harvest Food Bank Network |
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WHAT: |
The launch of a nationwide education campaign to inform
people especially the working poor, the elderly, and legal immigrants--
who are eligible for, but not participating in, the Food Stamp Program
about how to get help. |
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WHERE: |
Penn North Food Stamp Office
2500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore |
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WHEN: |
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 1999 |
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