Cell phone handout is June 20

Published 10:31 am Tuesday, June 11, 2013

People on federal or state assistance who are in need of a cellphone have another opportunity to get a free phone at 10 a.m. June 20 at Shady Oak Apartments.

The handout is part of the government issued Lifeline program.

Those applying for a phone will be asked to show a government-issued photo ID and proof of a government benefit including food stamps, Temporary Assistance to Need Families and Supplemental Security Income.

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People who qualify for free or reduced lunches, disability payments, Medicaid or have a household income at or below the federal poverty level would also be eligible.

Cell phones are limited to one per household and applicants must be 18 or older.