“As the nation fights the coronavirus, anti-hunger advocates are in a battle of their own with the U.S. Department of Agriculture over food stamp benefits for the poorest Americans….”
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Online ordering not allowed for people with food stamps
“At a time when people are trying to practice social distancing, those who use food stamps are still being required to make their purchases inside the grocery store instead of […]
How The Coronavirus Impacts People On Food Stamps
“To avoid going out in public, many are turning to online ordering and delivery for basic necessities like groceries. But the coronavirus has created obstacles for many who rely on […]
Just Harvest ramps up Food Stamp Assistance Program
“In response to increased need due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its economic impacts, Just Harvest has increased staff working on its program to help people with SNAP/food stamps, […]
Food events throughout the region impacted by COVID-19
“Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have impacted food events in and around Pittsburgh. The following events are being canceled or postponed: …● Empty Bowls Dinner, which was to be […]
Kansas City embraced free transit. Here’s what the fare-free debate looks like in Allegheny County.
“Across the country, activists and lawmakers have begun to discuss a radically different approach to making public transit accessible to residents: making it universally free to use. This discussion is […]
17 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh
…Sunday, March 15: Empty Bowls at Rodef Shalom Congregation 1-6 p.m. The concept is simple, yet powerful. Community members come together to share in “a simple meal of soup and […]
Despite Being More User-Friendly, WIC Enrollment Still Falling
“An important supplemental nutrition program for young families continues to lose enrollment in Allegheny County, despite recent changes to make the Women, Infants and Children program more user-friendly. WIC provides […]
Fare reductions: Many rely on buses as main transportation
“For lower-income people, the bus and rail lines operated by The Allegheny County Port Authority are a lifeline — to jobs, medical appointments and more. The authority should consider fare […]
Food stamp changes prompt concern
“An event Friday at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in Duquesne will highlight what are potentially several sweeping changes to the country’s largest food assistance safety-net program. State officials, advocates, […]
