Congressman organizes food stamps designation and center

Rep. Joe Baca, D-Rialto, says he's working to get President George Bush to authorize a special designation for food stamps.
The designation would allow all fire evacuees regardless of financial status to be eligible for food stamps.
The Congressman is also leading an effort to create a disaster food stamps center in the county, much like one that has been opened in San Bernardino, said Baca spokesman Sam Garcia.
Baca is expected to announce more details of the plan Sunday in San Bernardino, following a helicopter tour of the burned areas. Undersecretary of Agriculture Nancy Johner will join him on the tour. They will meet after with San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris and other city and council officials, Garcia said.