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WASHINGTON DC LEADERSHIP TO VISIT ST PAUL ON HUNGER IMPACT TOUR

March 22, 2013 - 10:04am in

Representative Betty McCollum to tour Neighborhood House with USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon

ST PAUL – 22 MARCH 13 – Hunger Solutions Minnesota and Neighborhood House have invited Representative Betty McCollum and Kevin Concannon, USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services to tour the food shelf and family center of Neighborhood House on Tuesday, March 26 at 2:00

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Section 8

The Section 8 Housing Program helps senior citizens, disabled individuals, families and single individuals pay their rent in a privately-owned rental unit. The Section 8 Program is funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To be eligible for the program, total household income must fall within the guidelines established by HUD. A qualified household may rent any type of unit suitable for their family size and type. Any type of rental unit can be rented. However, it must meet the Section 8 standards and pass an inspection.