Khadijah Harris and Khari Mosley are the two Democratic candidates in this race. Here’s where they stand on two critical food policy questions.
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PA should address child hunger through free school meals
More children are going hungry as pandemic nutrition supports end. It’s time for Pennsylvania to make school meals free.
2023 Empty Bowls event comes at a time of rising need
With Pennsylvanians facing greater food insecurity, this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser will provide critical support to anti-hunger efforts.
Pandemic extra payments for SNAP have ended
SNAP households will no longer automatically get the maximum benefit allowed through a second payment every month.
Biden Administration wants to change what people on WIC can buy
The USDA has proposed changes to WIC “food package” rules, which determine the exact items you can buy with WIC benefits, down to the brand, type, and size.
Fair Fares Coalition Applauds Reduced-Fare Pilot Progress as Enrollment Period Ends
The Fair Fares for a Full Recovery Coalition commends Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services for reaching sufficient enrollment in their public transit reduced-fare pilot project.
East Liberty and Larimer residents meet with Giant Eagle about food access
Last month we organized a meeting to discuss needed food access solutions since the Giant Eagle Shakespeare St. store’s closing.
Put the Earned Income Tax Credit to work for you
Did you know you could be eligible to get more money back from the IRS – as much as $6,935? Learn if you qualify for the EITC.
Just Harvest now offers Spanish-language free tax prep
Providing Spanish-speaking immigrants with free tax preparation is a huge help to them in multiple ways.
Struggling to afford transportation? A new county program might help
Households who got SNAP in November can enroll until Feb. 12 in a new program to possibly lower their transit costs for a year.