Tell your legislators “Don’t pay for Child Nutrition with cuts to Food Stamps!” The House adjourned without acting on child nutrition reauthorization. It is likely they will take up CNR […]
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Blog posts about special events, volunteer opportunities, and how to take action against hunger and poverty.
Pictures from our 25th Annual Harvest Celebration Dinner
Our 25th Anniversary Harvest Celebration Dinner was a great success! 400 supporters helped us raise over $28,000! This support will greatly aid our efforts to reduce barriers to public benefits, educate […]
Is the DPW the new DMV?
For years, Just Harvest has been helping Allegheny County residents overcome the obstacles they encounter when applying for public benefits at the County Assistance Offices. Despite our continued efforts to […]
Tastefully Simple Fundraiser: Buy Fun Foods to Fight Hunger!
Now through the end of August when you shop at Tastefully Simple using the link below, 20% of proceeds will go to Just Harvest. Tastefully Simple offers “a wide […]
Community Meeting – Thursday, Aug. 8
Ever had trouble reaching your DPW caseworker? Join Just Harvest staff, SNAP/food stamp recipients, and other stakeholders for an informational and action-planning meeting on August 8 at our offices.
Chicks in the Hood!
On Sunday, June 9, I participated in the 3rd Annual Chicks in the Hood tour of some of the city’s backyard chicken coops. The tour was of the East End […]
House votes down farm bill!
Our voices were heard! Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted down a version of the Farm Bill that would have cut food stamps by $20 billion over the next ten years. […]
Keep Predatory Lending Out of PA
Out-of-state predatory lenders are currently pushing the PA Senate to legalize “payday” lending, also known as “loan sharking.” Join Just Harvest’s efforts to stop them. Read more and take action! (more…)
Chicks in the Hood
The 3rd Annual Chicks-in-the-Hood Pittsburgh Urban Chicken Coop Tour is a one-day, self-guided urban chicken coop tour comprised of volunteers who are enthusiastic about showing how chickens and urban agriculture are […]
