The Child Tax Credit (CTC) was expanded for 2021 to help people through the COVID-19 pandemic and address child poverty.
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New chefs and 45 soups at the return of Empty Bowls
The annual Empty Bowls returns this year with an additional seating and some new soups, all thanks to the generosity of some of the city’s top chefs.
Tell Pittsburgh City Council to address healthy food access in 2022
On Dec. 13, the City of Pittsburgh is holding its annual Budget Public Hearing. City Council members need to hear from you about what they should prioritize!
We must Build Back Better from the bottom up!
Whether Congress is able to pass the president’s historic investment in struggling Americans will be decided in the coming weeks.
PA has one of the worst welfare programs in the country
A new state legislative effort to modernize TANF aims to get children in PA out of deep poverty, but it faces an uphill battle.
Helping hungry workers as they restart their careers
While most of our food stamp applications occur over the phone, our specialists also go to places where there’s a need.
Tens of Thousands of Pa. Families Still Haven’t Received Federal Nutrition Benefit
A recent state announcement about unactivated P-EBT cards highlights ongoing failures in Pandemic EBT benefit distribution.
Victory: Advocates win increase to SNAP benefit amounts
New SNAP benefit levels go into effect today thanks to a long-sought change to how the USDA view people’s food needs.
Join our Board of Directors
We’re seeking nominations to our Board of Directors to serve in a three-year term as a leader of this organization.
Allegheny County needs more transparency on COVID relief spending
Allegheny County Council is poised to approve $100 million in federal pandemic relief funds without any public input.
