McNeill’s office to hold monthly veterans outreach Aug. 15

WHITEHALL, July 29 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans her monthly veterans support program will be held on Monday, Aug. 15 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall.

“Veterans are entitled to benefits for their service to their country and there may be some programs which they may not know about,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This is a great opportunity for veterans to meet in person with an outreach specialist to review these benefits and programs and also receive assistance with the application process.”

According to McNeill, a representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in her office to provide information on education, health care and death benefits.

Appointments with the outreach specialist are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Those interested in meeting with the specialist should make an appointment by calling 610-266-1273.