“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.”
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Blog posts about special events, volunteer opportunities, and how to take action against hunger and poverty.
Mel Packer tells the Port Authority Board to support fare equity
Longtime Pittsburghers for Public Transit activist Mel Packer details the transit woes of low-wage Port Authority riders.
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!”
Two cruel state bills would limit access to food and medical assistance
Please take action NOW to oppose Pennsylvania House Bills 2138 and 1659, which would add and expand cruel, costly, and unnecessary time limits on Medicaid and SNAP.
Help stop harsher time limits for food assistance
The primary program that helps struggling Americans afford food, is at risk of being seriously restricted from helping those in need. Here’s a fast and easy way to help protect […]
Help address hunger’s root causes at the Highmark Walk
A hungry community is not a healthy community. Join the Just Harvest team to raise awareness about – and funds for! – addressing the root causes of hunger to improve […]
