No one should have to worry about losing public assistance due to a bureaucratic error, especially not during a pandemic.
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Articles and notes from Just Harvest staff and partners.
How the American Rescue Plan can help end child hunger for good
We joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of PA and other community leaders at a press conference about how the American Rescue Plan will help families and children.
File your taxes now if you didn’t receive the full pandemic stimulus payments
Even if you don’t normally file taxes, you should file for a stimulus payment right away. You could get money from the IRS even if you don’t have earnings!
Our testimony to the Port Authority of Allegheny County Board on fair fares
We joined allies in making clear how how PAAC’s new fare proposal falls short of ensuring mobility and food access for low-income transit riders.
American Rescue Plan: What aid struggling households can expect
Pres. Biden’s $1.9 trillion aid package will deliver financial assistance to those in need. Here’s an explainer of the direct relief it contains.
Comment to Allegheny County Council in support of Paid Sick Days bill
Allegheny County Council will be voting March 9 on the Paid Sick Days Act. Here’s why we support this bill, and what you can do to help it pass.
Our clients need help yesterday — PA needs the American Rescue Plan
We’ve experienced a record high number of requests for assistance over the past four months. Congress must move quickly to provide real COVID relief.
The long history of lies behind the Capitol siege, and what must come next
Just Harvest staff watched the attempted siege of the Capitol Building on January 6, as well as the paltry response, with utter horror but not surprise.
PA changes in TANF support transition from welfare to work
We are very excited about a new policy that will help TANF recipients face less of a “benefits cliff” and eventually become self-sufficient.
The 2020 General Election: Political uncertainty and moral clarity
Our executive director considers the recent election, finding cause for optimism as well as clear proof that much work lies ahead.
