McNeill’s office to hold monthly veterans outreach Oct. 17

WHITEHALL, Oct. 3 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans her monthly veterans support program will be held on Oct. 17 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall.

“Our veterans gave and sacrificed a lot in defense of our freedom and we need to ensure they receive the benefits they’ve earned for their service,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “I encourage veterans and their families to contact my office and make an appointment to meet the outreach specialist to review these benefits and programs.”

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.