Working in a grocery store used to be a good, family-supporting career. Deliberate changes in the industry have driven workers into poverty, including 3,600 Giant Eagle employees.
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Articles and notes from Just Harvest staff and partners.
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 […]
Most Pa. community college students now eligible for SNAP
Starting immediately, the vast majority of students at Pennsylvania’s 14 community colleges may now be eligible for food stamps, a huge victory for anti-hunger advocates.
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 […]
“Whose BRT? It’s not for me!”
A recent bombshell is fueling our campaign to ensure Allegheny County’s plan for Bust Rapid Transit doesn’t hurt Mon Valley bus riders’ food and jobs access.
2018 Empty Bowls: The 38 soups and new chefs
A wide variety of soups will be offered at the event – from Thai Corn Chowder to Smoked Cream of Cauliflower, and the ever-favorite Chicken Noodle.
Trump’s new Budget repeats the worst of last year’s
Trump’s budget for the coming year really shows his commitment to the idea that government should serve the wealthy, not those in actual need of assistance or protection.
Tax Season Strikes Again: Helpful tips to get you through
While many people are fortunate to have an income that allows them to have a professional do their taxes, or the understanding of the process to do their own, there […]
