“Tue., Nov. 30 is Giving Tuesday, a day designed to help support small organizations that rely on donations to survive. There are quite a few local organizations aimed at ending […]
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Opening a Produce Market in a Food Desert
Clairton is one of the southwest PA towns where the decline of the steel industry hit hard. More than a decade ago, the last grocery store in town closed.
Just Harvest, Pittsburgh Food Policy Council host Mayoral Debate and Candidates Forum
This nonpartisan event aims to inform Allegheny County voters about candidates for contested races in the Pa. Primary Election on May 16.
Let them eat cake? The misguided food stamp junk food ban
A new president is in office and he’s promising a new era for America. But across the country, elected officials are enjoying a favorite old past-time: attacking the food stamps […]
How Just Harvest is boosting access to healthy food
Among cities of its size, Pittsburgh has the highest percentage of people – nearly 1 in 2 – residing in “food deserts.” These are low-income areas where a significant portion […]
Is it possible to eat healthy on a food stamps budget?
We know: it’s a triple whammy. When you’re on food stamps you’re not just hurting for money, you’re hurting for time and fresh food access too.
Upcoming work on food stamps and ABAWDs
Beginning in 2016, able-bodied adults in Pennsylvania will have to be working to receive food stamps. Our new staff researcher shares her plans to help those affected by that policy […]
Fresh Corners: A healthy corner store program to improve food access
Just Harvest’s newest program is a healthy corner stores initiative to improve access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved neighborhoods in Allegheny County.
Two Food Access Experts Join Just Harvest’s Board
Just Harvest couldn’t be happier about the newest members elected to our Board of Directors this month: Leah Lizarondo and Jen Thoma, who bring with them a wealth of expertise […]
Hunger Awareness Month: Hunger strike in PA – prisons and the power of food
As we’ve been discussing in recent blog posts – and as we strive to address in our mission – the typical cause of hunger in this country is poverty. But […]
