Our annual Empty Bowls dinner is meant to be a reminder of those who go hungry in our region, so it’s a simple meal of bread and soup. But that […]
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Blog posts about special events, volunteer opportunities, and how to take action against hunger and poverty.
Join the Walk to Aldi on March 18th
March 27th Update: Garfield community members and food justice activists got organized, took action, and won!
This year’s Empty Bowls will have an exclusive soup
Big Burrito Restaurant Group is creating a special soup to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fundraiser for Just Harvest and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Children’s Museum brings new twist on nutrition to Empty Bowls
This year’s family-friendly Empty Bowls fundraiser will provide new children’s activities courtesy of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
Great News: Gov. Wolf is ending Healthy PA!
Gov. Wolf has announced the end of Corbett’s disastrous Healthy PA and the launching of Medicaid Expansion for uninsured low-income Pennsylvanians. This is a huge victory for all those who […]
Just Harvest joins new Making Work Pay PA Coalition
Just Harvest has joined a group of 27 advocacy and direct service organizations from across Pennsylvania that are coming together to help working families.
Shop at Whole Foods on December 10 to fight hunger
Want to do good just by filling your pantry? Here’s a quick and easy way to help raise money for Just Harvest and have your dollars also support our local […]
A vote for Pittsburgh Gifted Students can help the Food Bank
How can a tree fight hunger? When it’s been decorated by area students in an effort to promote awareness for the cause. You can help their efforts with a simple […]
What will the new Healthy PA plan mean for your healthcare?
Enrollment begins December 1 for a new state healthcare coverage plan that goes into effect January 1. Healthy PA will provide free coverage to some of the state’s low-income and […]
Green vs. Gray: ALCOSAN’s stormwater plan is all wet
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink. That could be the fate of low-income households in Allegheny County if a new sewer plan comes to pass. But an […]
