| Food Stamp Outreach Project The goal of the Food Stamp Outreach project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture: Food and Nutrition Service was to increase participation of eligible clients in food stamp program by teaching prospective applicants the benefits of participating in the Food Stamp Program, dispelling myths and misconceptions of the program, especially as it relates to their immigration status, and providing hands-on assistance and navigation throughout the applications process. Various community partners, including local Haitian churches, local food stamp retailers, and health clinics collaborated in the implementation of the project. Outreach methods included church workshops, radio programming, telephone hotline, and home visit strategies.
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