EPISODE 9: GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS PURPOSE: OVERCOME THE BARRIER OF PRIDE AND EDUCATE POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS

ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SNAP. SETTING: PUBLIC HOSPITAL NEARBY MYTH BUSTER: MYTH: YOU CANT GET SNAP IF YOU OWN A CAR. FACT: YOU CAN GET SNAP EVEN IF YOU OWN A CAR.

: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 while you enjoy a handful of almonds. Lets begin! :10 SECONDS - SHOW TEASER SFX: MONICA: CLAUDIA: MONICA: WOMEN LAUGHING. CELL PHONE RINGS AND MONICA ANSWERS. Hello? (Pauses) Yes. What? (Scared) What? But (Anticipating something is wrong) What happened? What happened? (In shock) Diana is crying. Shes at the hospital! :15 PARQUE ESPERANZA SHOW INTRO SFX: ANNCR SHOW INTRO MUSIC. Two best friends

MONICA AND CLAUDIA LAUGHING. ANNCR: DIEGO: SFX: ANNCR: DIANA: ANNCR: SUZETTE: 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

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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: CLAUDIA: MONICA: DIANA:

OUTDOOR AMBIANCE AT THE PARK. So, tell us. Why did you go to the hospital? We were worried about you. (Speaking slowly) I know. Thanks for helping me with Suzette. This time I was really scared. It hurt in my stomach and chest. I thought it was a heart attack. (Interrupting) What? (Speaking slowly) Yes. I felt horrible. But the doctor told me that it was indigestion. Indigestion? (Speaking slowly) The doctor scolded me and told me I need to lose weight. He said I need to eat healthier foods like fruits and vegetables. I should have listened to you. Whats that program called? And we can own a car? ALL WOMEN LAUGHING. SNAP? And, yes you can have a car. It will help you buy foods like fish, chicken, tomatoes (FADE) BIG STEEL STOMP. MUSIC THROUGHOUT.

CLAUDIA: DIANA:

MONICA: DIANA:

SFX: MONICA: CLAUDIA: SFX:

CLIFFHANGER OPTION 1: ANNCR Sometimes life tests us. Will Diana change her way of thinking? Dont miss the next episode of HOPE PARKit will be our last episode.

Comment [n1]: Since these are stand alone I dont think we need to say this.

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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