Don’t let Washington officials take food away from 755,000 people, including 90,000 in PA. Help stop Pres. Trump’s latest attack on people in poverty.
Archive | Action
Power of the Pen participants speak out against the government shutdown
On February 7, we launched our new monthly action series to use letters to elected officials and newspapers as a way to take action against hunger.
We must protect General Assistance for the most vulnerable
After years of advocacy and a PA Supreme Court ruling, General Assistance has been reinstated in PA. But it’s now at risk of being eliminated again.
What the federal government shutdown means for struggling people
Worried about the nation’s critical anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs? Here’s how the shutdown is affecting the people Just Harvest serves.
Hunger Free America statement on new Trump administration food work requirements
“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.”
The new “public charge” rule will hurt immigrant families
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.
Make Port Authority Fares Fair for Allegheny County!
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.
PA Senate Bill 6 treats people in poverty like criminals
This state bill would reduce assistance for the most vulnerable members of our community while punishing them for past mistakes, simple errors, or even a stroke of good luck.
A Foundation for Equity: The Riders’ Vision for Port Authority of Allegheny County
Just Harvest is joining Pittsburghers for Public Transit and Mon Valley Initiative to advance the Riders’ Vision for Public Transit in Allegheny County.
Protect Food Assistance: Stop the House Farm Bill (H.R. 2)
Expanding SNAP’s ‘work requirements’ will make it harder for millions of workers to consistently put food on the table. Call your House Rep. to say “Hands off SNAP!”
