“If you’ve ever suffered from hunger, you want to give back. I want to be an advocate and open doors for the next generation.”
Author Archive | Helen Gerhardt
Member Mike Hughes is no stranger to hardship, or service
This disabled veteran knows what it means to struggle. But he remains determined to work with Just Harvest and other people who hunger for basic fairness.
Power of the Pen participants submit public comments to protect SNAP
Most Americans understand that hunger doesn’t help people find jobs. It was time to make that clear to the Trump administration.
National Transit Equity Day: Why public transit is a civil right
Just Harvest joined Pittsburghers for Public Transit and other allies to highlight how transit equity is a civil rights issue for those who are likely to be in poverty.
New report: 5 key ways to boost child nutrition at Pittsburgh Public Schools
A partnership between the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council, Harvard University, and Pittsburgh Public Schools has yielded a set of recommendations to further improve school meals and student wellness.
Getting Pittsburgh area communities ready for Fresh Corners
On a recent sunny afternoon at a community center in McKees Rocks, kids shouted out their favorite fruits and veggies. With the names of each prospective candidate, the hands of […]
