Today is the last day of classes for Pittsburgh Public Schools. For too many of these children and others throughout Allegheny County, summer break just means less food.
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Blog posts about special events, volunteer opportunities, and how to take action against hunger and poverty.
Hunger Awareness Month: Plant a row for the hungry
Were you so inspired by our post this week on Grow Pittsburgh that you’re ready to do some vegetable gardening of your own? Or maybe you already have some fine […]
June is National Hunger Awareness Month
January was Poverty Awareness Month, and today kicks off a 30-day drive tying into the other part of our mission: hunger. Of course, poverty and hunger go hand in hand […]
Restaurant Eleven’s 10th Anniversary will benefit Just Harvest
What if we told you that you could have one of the best meals in town and support Just Harvest’s anti-hunger and anti-poverty work at the same time? Too good […]
Friday, May 16, is Food Revolution Day!
Join Just Harvest at the 2nd annual Food Revolution Day Pittsburgh 2014 this Friday to celebrate our region’s food culture and focus on improving food access.
Like the outdoors and fresh, local food? Volunteer with Fresh Access!
Farmers market season has arrived, and that means it’s time for Fresh Access! Volunteers are needed to help our program facilitating food stamp, credit, and debit purchases at local markets.
How to support Just Harvest on Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving
Tuesday, May 6, from 6:00 am to midnight is the annual Pittsburgh Foundation Day of Giving – the perfect opportunity to have your gift to Just Harvest partially matched.
Real change is underway at the Department of Public Welfare
Just Harvest has been working hard to improve DPW’s treatment of those in need. With you at our side, sharing ideas and speaking out, we’ve made a lot of progress. […]
10 reasons why ACA Medicaid expansion is better than Gov. Corbett’s Healthy PA
Thanks to a 2012 Supreme Court ruling, states can opt out of the Affordable Care Act provision to expand Medicaid eligibility to the nation’s poorest adults. Gov. Corbett has his […]
Rally and Twitterstorm to save the DPW Greater Pittsburgh East County Assistance Office in East Liberty!
The state’s Department of Public Welfare is planning to close the Greater Pittsburgh East CAO, which serves more people in need than any other office in the county. Join us […]
