A recent state announcement about unactivated P-EBT cards highlights ongoing failures in Pandemic EBT benefit distribution.
Archive | News Releases
Parents Describe TANF’s Strengths and Needed Changes in New Report on 25th Anniversary of “Welfare Reform”
A new report finds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is crucial for supporting the lowest income families in Pennsylvania, but must be improved.
PA Aims for Spring Start for 2020-2021 P-EBT School Meals Benefits Distribution
Last week, the federal and state government took significant steps to help struggling families feed their children.
Just Harvest Celebrates Long-Sought COVID Relief Bill, Additional Measures Needed
The package contains powerful public policies to help suffering American households, but pervasive hunger and poverty will likely continue.
Allegheny County Organizations Call for Robust COVID Relief
Just Harvest and 21 community, advocacy, and labor organizations urged our U.S. Senators and Representatives to enact specific relief measures.
Free Tax Prep Program Suspended and D-Jam Postponed
Just Harvest is taking preventive measures in accordance with emerging community best practices regarding COVID-19 preparedness.
News Release: Empty Bowls 2020 Postponed
With the health and safety of our neighbors in mind, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest have chosen to postpone the Empty Bowls Dinner.
STATEMENT: Trump administration’s SNAP rule change will increase hunger for un- and under-employed
More SNAP recipients who face barriers to work will be subjected to a three-month time limit on receiving nutrition assistance.
STATEMENT: Potential Movement on the Minimum Wage
We The People – PA campaign partners put out the following statement in response to reports of a minimum wage bill now moving through the General Assembly.
Senator Haywood, fellow elected officials, and advocates share the Poverty Tour report
Elected officials and community advocates took part in a press conference today announcing the completion of the Poverty Report.
