Just Harvest calls on Republican White House and Congressional officials to immediately re-open government so it can fulfill its critical functions.
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Just Harvest calls on Republican White House and Congressional officials to immediately re-open government so it can fulfill its critical functions.
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.
Worried about the nation’s critical anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs? Here’s how the shutdown is affecting the people Just Harvest serves.
“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.”
Victory! We now have a new five-year Farm Bill — without any cuts to food stamps or measures that would increase poverty.
Obtaining the resources that Michael is eligible for became a saga – a series of confusing barriers that no one in need of assistance should have to face.
Longtime Pittsburghers for Public Transit activist Mel Packer details the transit woes of low-wage Port Authority riders.
Just Harvest and allies are hosting a public event to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed change to the federal “public charge” immigration policy.
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.
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.