Today, organizations and community members will join a protest at Senator Toomey’s downtown office to call upon him to end the partigal government shutdown.
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What the federal government shutdown means for struggling people
Worried about the nation’s critical anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs? Here’s how the shutdown is affecting the people Just Harvest serves.
Hunger Free America statement on new Trump administration food work requirements
“The new Trump Administration decision – which strips flexibility from states to provide nutrition assistance to people who are unemployed – is unworkable, hypocritical, cruel, and illegal.”
Farm Bill victory in Congress for food stamps and farmers markets!
Victory! We now have a new five-year Farm Bill — without any cuts to food stamps or measures that would increase poverty.
Just Harvest, allies hosting Speak Out Against Public Charge
Just Harvest and allies are hosting a public event to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed change to the federal “public charge” immigration policy.
The new “public charge” rule will hurt immigrant families
Join allies across Allegheny County in the national drive to submit 100,000 comments before the Dec. 10 deadline to oppose the Trump public charge rule.
Make Port Authority Fares Fair for Allegheny County!
Just Harvest and allies are calling on Port Authority of Allegheny County to adopt three fare policies for a more equitable, high-performing transit system.
Should Allegheny County residents vote to create a Children’s Fund?
On Nov. 6, voters in Allegheny County can vote on whether to amend the county’s Home Rule Charter to create a Children’s Fund.
The four candidates running for U.S. Senator of Pennsylvania
Where the candidates for U.S. Senator of Pennsylvania stand on three key policies that cause hunger.
Connor Lamb and Keith Rothfus: Candidates for U.S. Rep.
Where the candidates for Pa.’s 17th Congressional District stand on three key policies causing hunger.