In Allegheny County there are hundreds of thousands of adults and children who are eligible for food assistance but not receiving it. The Food Security Partnership and its member organization […]
Halfway through the 2014 tax season!
We are now halfway through tax season! So far, Just Harvest’s free tax preparation service has helped nearly 1,200 people and returned almost $4 million to our clients.
Rose Mary: What this woman is ashamed of
“I never thought it would happen, and you wouldn’t think it to look at me, but I’m on food stamps. When I grocery shop I travel to a different neighborhood […]
February Policy Roundup: Farm Bill, State budget, and a progressive agenda for Pittsburgh
Here are the take-aways from the federal, state, and local policy issues we’re working on this month: the winners and losers in this month’s passing of the U.S. Farm Bill, […]
The 2014 Empty Bowls will have fun clay crafts!
Despite the seriousness of the cause, the Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger has always been a family-friendly event. This year will be more fun than ever with opportunities for […]
Today is Love Your Pet Day
What do low-income pet owners do when times are tough? One woman’s story conveys the pain of having to put a price tag on love.
Jimmy Fallon and Pittsburgh Pirates show their support of Empty Bowls
On March 2, Just Harvest and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will co-host the 19th Annual Empty Bowls. Each year, sports and entertainment celebrities donate autographed ceramic bowls for […]
What the new Farm Bill means for SNAP/food stamps
Who are the winners and losers in last week’s passing of a new Farm Bill? What the next five years will hold for hunger and agriculture in the U.S.
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts helps with Empty Bowls
We had a great turnout last Friday to the free public bowl-making session at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. PCA generously hosted the event to help support the 19th Annual […]
Tickets on sale now for 19th Annual Empty Bowls – March 2!
The annual Empty Bowls dinner is a community meal of soup and bread, reminding us that too many people in our region still have empty bowls. This marks the 19th […]
