EPISODE 1: AT EL PARQUE (English Version) PURPOSE: PROGRAM INTRODUCTION SETTING: AT A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK MYTH BUSTER: 1) MYTH: SNAP IS NOT

WELFARE. FACT: SNAP IS A NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 2) MYTH: ONLY UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE CAN GET SNAP. FACT: MOST PEOPLE WHO WORK LOW WAGE JOBS CAN GET SNAP BENEFITS.

:15 SECONDS - MANDATORY INTRO (Mandatory Copy highlighted in yellow) SFX: ANNCR: FOOD SCANNER IN THE BACKGROUND. The United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, and its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, are proud to present the radio mini-series HOPE PARK (The Park of Hope). Enjoy the show while you savor a delicious piece of fresh fruit. Lets begin! :10 SECONDS - SHOW TEASER SFX: CLAUDIA: MONICA: CLAUDIA: MONICA: SFX: KIDS IN THE PLAYGROUND. Hi Monica. Hows everything going? (Sighs) Awful! Just Awful! We argue all the time All married couples have arguments Claudia! (Moaning) Roberto and I just cant seem to make ends meet! KIDS IN THE BACKGROUND YELLING: MAMI.

:15 SECONDS - PARQUE ESPERANZA SHOW INTRO SFX: ANNCR SHOW INTRO MUSIC. Two best friends

MONICA AND CLAUDIA LAUGHING. ANNCR: DIEGO: SFX: Two generations living in harmony (Yelling from the distance) Grandpa look! DIEGO DIVES IN THE POOL AND RAMON LAUGHS.

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ANNCR: DIANA: ANNCR: SUZETTE: ANNCR:

One mother (Whining) I want to lose weight! And her daughter (Whining) I dont want to play anymore All of them share a lot in common at HOPE PARK -- a place where theyll learn about SNAP and making healthier food choices.

:50 SECONDS SHOW DEVELOPMENT SFX: MONICA: KIDS IN THE PLAYGROUND. (Crying) Its not that we dont love each other, but were always fighting over money (She whimpers) Did Roberto find a job? (Continues whimpering) Not yet and that worries me because with what I earn as a babysitter its just not enough. Apply for SNAP SNAP? Yes, SNAP. Its the new name for the Food Stamp Program. Ohhh. Thanks to SNAP, I was able to buy healthy food when I was going to school and working part-time. (Thinking) Mmmmm ImagineA single mother of two barely making ends meet. Ha! A little bit of help never hurts anyone. (Claudia is referring to herself.) But, isnt this like welfare? No, SNAP is a supplemental nutrition assistance program that helps you afford healthy food during difficult times. Just do it! (Too much copy. Had to cut to stay within the :50 seconds.)

CLAUDIA: MONICA:

CLAUDIA: MONICA: CLAUDIA: MONICA: CLAUDIA:

MONICA: CLAUDIA:

MONICA: CLAUDIA:

MONICA:

(Gasps) But, what if Roberto gets a job?

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(Too much copy. Had to cut to stay within the :50 seconds.) CLAUDIA: Even if Roberto is working, if your income is low you might still get SNAP. (Too much copy. Had to cut to stay within :50 seconds.) BIG STEEL STOMP. MUSIC THROUGHOUT.

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CLIFFHANGER OPTION 1: ANNCR: Will Claudia be able to convince Monica to apply for SNAP? Find out what happens on the next episode of HOPE PARK.

CLIFFHANGER OPTION 2: ANNCR: Join us for the next episode of Hope Park to learn more about SNAP benefits and healthy eating! :20 SECONDS - FNS BOILER TAG ANNCR: You or someone you know may have low-income and be eligible for nutrition assistance. To find out more call toll-free 1-800-221-5689, thats 1-800-2215689. Putting healthy food within reach! A message from SNAP U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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