Poverty persists in this country, as do government programs to help. But some do less today than before, despite growing need.
Author Archive | Ken Regal
City of Pittsburgh’s plan for pandemic Rescue funds won’t rescue those in need
Our executive director Ken Regal says the city’s planned use of federal American Rescue Plan dollars doesn’t contain much rescuing.
The 2020 General Election: Political uncertainty and moral clarity
Our executive director considers the recent election, finding cause for optimism as well as clear proof that much work lies ahead.
After the pandemic: The “old normal”, or something better?
The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis of shocking proportion. We eagerly yearn for a return to normal, even as we picture what “a new normal” might require.
2019 D-Jam provides community response to hunger
I’m often asked to explain who is hungry in our community and why. The answer is often not what people expect.
Pres. Trump’s new budget is all sunshine and rainbows — for the wealthy
This “bully’s budget” projects great fortune for the next 10 years — as long as you’re powerful and wealthy, and don’t check the actual math.
Solidarity and Courage in the Face of Evil
Our executive director shares words of personal pain and wisdom as we all search for the path forward after the tragedy at Tree of Life.
Remembering Mary Elizabeth McCarthy
For this long-time Just Harvest Board member, economic injustice was a personal threat. She understood the pain of skipping a meal.
Week 10: Become a Just Harvest member
We’ve been taking action against hunger for thirty years, and we’ve never seen anything like the current policy climate. But you can change that.
We’re launching 30 Weeks of Action against hunger
Thirty years after we opened our doors, and in a time of new risk for the people we fight for, it’s time for a new kind of campaign.
