This budget would push millions of Americans into or deeper into poverty, making life harder in every way possible for people already on the brink.
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Articles and notes from Just Harvest staff and partners.
Support #FairFares Policy Platform to Address Inequities in Access
Port Authority’s current community engagement sessions may be riders’ only opportunity to influence the agency’s current plans to redesign fare policy.
Giant Eagle’s East Liberty development plan fails to address food access
Ken Regal calls on city government to make the proposal’s zoning approval contingent on its addressing key concerns.
Mayor Peduto’s 2020 Pittsburgh budget fails to even mention poverty
Our executive director joined other members of the Economic Justice Circle in criticizing Mayor Peduto’s proposed 2020 budget.
Thomas: Facing autism and homelessness without assistance
How can a person with a permanent disability but no family, income, or stable home get out of poverty without assistance? They can’t.
Estimate doubles of hungry kids hurt by Trump ending “categorical eligibility”
The federal public comment period on a rule change to SNAP that would cut access to free school meals has been re-opened. The final day to comment is November 1!
Trump administration proposes yet another rule change to increase hunger and hardship
Pres. Trump wants to undercount people’s heating costs to decrease their food stamp benefits. Submit your comment before December 3!
Rhonda’s story: “The food stamp program saved my life!”
The paperwork required to apply for SNAP can pose an insurmountable barrier. We help people who are eligible but can’t get through all the red tape.
Amy: Facing mental health issues and addiction without General Assistance
Amy has been trying to find a path to putting her life back together. The ending of General Assistance in PA will make that path even harder to find.
Trump administration’s “categorical eligibility” proposal will drastically cut SNAP access
A new Trump proposal would hugely increase hunger by kicking millions of Americans off food stamps and by making it harder to get nutrition assistance.
