We know: it’s a triple whammy. When you’re on food stamps you’re not just hurting for money, you’re hurting for time and fresh food access too.
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Articles and notes from Just Harvest staff and partners.
This boy donated $1,100 to Just Harvest!
For many 13-year-old Jewish boys, the Bar Mitzvah is a weighty coming of age ceremony that they have long expected and prepared for. But Aaron Berger isn’t like most boys.
8,000 at risk of losing food stamps
Starting next year thousands of PA residents will lose their SNAP benefits. Why this is happening and how to help those facing food stamp work requirements.
End Child Hunger with Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Child nutrition programs play a crucial role in the well-being of millions of America’s children, helping them become healthy and happy adults. But they could be helping millions more. How […]
Make an impact through United Way
Just Harvest is a United Way agency. Our work to connect people with free tax help, public benefits, and healthy food would not be possible without your support of the […]
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Why your vote on November 3 matters
On November 3rd we will have a historic opportunity to elect three people who can help defend economic justice and our democratic rights. Your vote is your voice in this […]
News Release: Poverty Remains Stuck in Pennsylvania
Poverty in Pennsylvania and Allegheny County failed to significantly improve between 2013 and 2014, and is particularly affecting children and minorities. Looming cuts to federal funding for safety net and […]
Snapshots of Poverty: Five photographers, one focus
Friday is the opening of a Just Harvest exhibit of photographs taken by five of our clients. The photos are glimpses into the lives of an increasing number of our […]
Meet Fresh Access vendor Heritage Farm
Historically, religion and agriculture have often intertwined, and the Burns family continues this tradition today through their motto of “living off the land that God has given them.”
Take action to prevent a government shutdown!
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services has been instructed to issue food stamp benefits for October, but if a federal government shutdown occurs, they will not be redeemable.
