EPISODE 4: ELDERLY: SUCCESS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER PURPOSE: DISPEL THE MYTH THAT YOU MUST GO TO THE SNAP

OFFICE TO APPLY. SETTING: A NEIGHBORHOOD STREET NEAR THE PARK. HIGHLIGHT: 1) ELDERLY CAN APPLY FOR SNAP BENEFITS SEPARATELY EVEN THOUGH THEY LIVE WITH OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. 2) THIS SPOT CAN PROMOTE OUTREACH WORKERS THAT HELP SENIORS APPLY. 3) SHOULD ALSO HELP SENIORS WHO MAY NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE APPLYING FOR BENEFITS IN STATES WHERE EVERYTHING IS HANDLED BY THE COMPUTER.

:15 SECONDS - MANDATORY INTRO 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 along with your favorite fruit. Lets begin! :15 SECONDS - SHOW TEASER SFX: STEPS IN A COMMUNITY CENTER EMPTY HALL. GIRL IS WHINING. DIANA AND HER DAUGHTER RUN INTO RAMON. Oh. Hello Ramn. (Raising her voice towards her daughter) Walk faster, hurry! Whats the hurry? Were super late for her painting class. (Whining) I dont like to paint. Mi amor, I know...not all of us can be Picasso. What brings you here, Ramn? I came to get some help with my SNAP application. Here? At the community center? :15 SECONDS - PARQUE ESPERANZA SHOW INTRO SFX: ANNCR SHOW INTRO MUSIC. Two best friends

DIANA: RAMON DIANA: SUZETTE RAMON: DIANA RAMON DIANA

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MONICA AND CLAUDIA LAUGHING. ANNCR: DIEGO: SFX: ANNCR: DIANA: ANNCR: SUZETTE: ANNCR: Two generations living in harmony (Yelling from the distance) Grandpa look! DIEGO DIVES IN THE POOL AND RAMON LAUGHS. One mother 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. :45 SECONDS SHOW DEVELOPMENT SFX: RAMON TALKING WITH SOME ECHO FROM THE HALL. Go on, honey, go to your class while I speak to your mother about SNAP benefits. OK. (Ooooohh kaaaaaay- With little enthusiasm and will power) SUZETTE WALKS AWAY. Ay Ramn. Youre always trying to convince me of something. Lets seethey say only the wise change their opinion. Besides, a little help never goes to waste! But, isnt it complicated? No. But I also had my doubts. I own my house. I live with my family. Yes, but I dont have enough time. Time? I finished my application while Diego was at swimming practice. An outreach worker helped me find out if I was eligible and how to download the online application; then she explained to me how tohelped me fill it out. Seriously? Just apply, Diana. Look at me. RAMON BITES AN APPLE.

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And now, I can afford to buy apples and other fruits. I dont need help from anyone. My husband makes enough to take care of us. SHE WALKS AWAY. BIG STEEL STOMP. MUSIC THROUGHOUT.

CLIFFHANGER OPTION 1: ANCR Will Ramn convince Diana how easy it is to apply for SNAP? Dont miss 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 eating healthy! :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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