Why is poverty like a bird? Because it’s a sign, like a wilting canary in a coal mine, of something toxic in our midst.
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Articles and notes from Just Harvest staff and partners.
What economic recovery? Falling down the economic ladder
The recent U.S. recession supposedly ended in 2009, but you wouldn’t know that five years later if you’re at the bottom of the economy – which is where a growing […]
Did Pres. Obama’s 2015 State of the Union say enough about poverty?
President Obama made some pretty bold statements in his speech last night. He proposed a number of policies that if passed would go far to help alleviate poverty and economic […]
What Stays in Vegas and Appalachia: Two stories of poverty in America
Sasha Abramsky shares two stories from his tour of America’s poverty-stricken communities – one from Nevada and one from right near here in Pennsylvania – as evidence of our new […]
Our recommendations to Governor-elect Tom Wolf on hunger and poverty policy
Later this month, Tom Wolf will be sworn in as Pennsylvania’s new governor. Here are the policy recommendations we made to him and his team to help end poverty and hunger […]
A special new blog series for Poverty Awareness Month
In October 2014, Sasha Abramsky addressed hundreds of our supporters as the keynote speaker at our annual Harvest Celebration Dinner. His travels across the U.S. inform a special series of […]
Testimonial: Just Harvest can cut through barriers to benefits
Here’s what a new client had to say about us after we helped him. His food stamps had been terminated through no fault of his own – an all too […]
Shop at Whole Foods on December 10 to fight hunger
Want to do good just by filling your pantry? Here’s a quick and easy way to help raise money for Just Harvest and have your dollars also support our local […]
Recipe: Roasted winter vegetables
Looking for a way to eat fresh, local, and healthy now that farmers market season is over? Root veggies are key. High in fiber, these tasty slow-digesting carbohydrates will keep […]
A vote for Pittsburgh Gifted Students can help the Food Bank
How can a tree fight hunger? When it’s been decorated by area students in an effort to promote awareness for the cause. You can help their efforts with a simple […]
