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Articles and notes from Just Harvest staff and partners.
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.”
Farm Bill victory in Congress for food stamps and farmers markets!
Victory! We now have a new five-year Farm Bill — without any cuts to food stamps or measures that would increase poverty.
Michael’s story: What it takes to restart your life in Allegheny County
Obtaining the resources that Michael is eligible for became a saga – a series of confusing barriers that no one in need of assistance should have to face.
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.
Opening a Produce Market in a Food Desert
Clairton is one of the southwest PA towns where the decline of the steel industry hit hard. More than a decade ago, the last grocery store in town closed.
Need a ride to the polls this Election Day?
Check out some potential resources, including ride share apps, Carpool Vote, and B-Pep’s Rolls to the Polls in Pittsburgh.
Solidarity and Courage in the Face of Evil
Our executive director shares words of personal pain and wisdom as we all search for the path forward after the tragedy at Tree of Life.
