Just Harvest’s newest program is a healthy corner stores initiative to improve access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved neighborhoods in Allegheny County.
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Save the Date: Our 27th Annual Harvest Celebration Dinner
We are thrilled to announce that the keynote speaker at this 2015 premier event will be feminist leader Teresa C. Younger. Casa San Jose will be our Seeds of Justice […]
The Five R’s: What Pennsylvania needs in a state budget
Today is the deadline for PA to pass a new state budget. Every budget is an expression of priorities, and getting those priorities wrong is what got Gov. Corbett booted […]
Pennsylvania House Bill 222 means former drug felons get no help out of poverty
One in four working-age Americans have a criminal record. Many are struggling to find work and be productive members of society. Should we be making it even harder?
Tell Congress to protect summer meals through Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Summer meals are a lifeline for hungry children when school is out. But federal funding for these programs is set to expire September 30. Take five minutes to be part […]
Just Harvest Joins City of Pittsburgh In Expanding Free Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program
Just Harvest has been proud to work for more than 20 years to advocate for this important community resource. GrubUp is truly a ‘next generation approach’ to enabling the next […]
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 […]
City of Pittsburgh Partners with Just Harvest on Food Bucks at Farmers Markets
Mayor Bill Peduto’s office has announced that the City of Pittsburgh is getting behind our healthy new incentive for food stamps at 14 area farmers markets.
Pennsylvania House Bill 934 would boost education as a path out of poverty
An important bill is moving through the Pennsylvania legislature. It would help single mothers and college students in need complete their education and get back on their financial feet.
Just Harvest Is a Semifinalist in the UpPrize Competition
We are thrilled that our mobile app proposal has made it to the semifinals of a competition sponsored by BNY Mellon and Forbes Funds. UpPrize challenges local organizations to develop […]
