“…Ann Sanders, public policy advocate of the hunger advocacy group Just Harvest told The Confluence’s Megan Harris that the cut would result in 9 percent of recipients—about three million people—losing benefits. She says […]
News Items Archive
The Trump administration is kicking 3 million people off SNAP
Lynn Hayes-Freeland interviews Just Harvest’s executive director, Ken Regal, about the new Trump administration proposal to change SNAP eligibility rules.
Advocates sue Pa. to stop plan to cut General Assistance funding for the poor
“A lawsuit is challenging the state Legislature and Gov. Tom Wolf’s termination of a cash assistance program for the poorest Pennsylvanians. General Assistance, a program that provides a monthly benefit […]
Summer is a hungry time for low-income kids in the region
“Paris Burgess, all of 11, had a secret about her South Philadelphia block to impart. ‘Some people in this neighborhood don’t have enough to eat….’”
Lawrenceville Farmers Market embraces Tuesdays, doubles down on vendors
“By shifting its hours of operation to Tuesdays evenings (4 to 7 p.m.) at Arsenal Park, the Lawrenceville Farmers Market is aiming to shake things up in 2019….” See […]
Children in Poverty, The Poor Peoples Campaign
“In the final hour of Monday’s show, Lynn speaks with the PA Partnerships for Children about the recent study that highlighted the increase of children in PA living in poverty. […]
City Of Pittsburgh To Launch Farmers Market Season
“Pittsburgh is kicking off Farmers Market season Friday as Mayor Bill Peduto, the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council, Just Harvest and other community leaders highlight the Pittsburgh Regional Farmers Market Network….”
Market Square Farmers Market returns on May 16
“Hey, city shoppers. It’s time to pull your grocery totes out of the pantry. Downtown’s Market Square Farmers Market opens for its 15th season on May 16….”
The Ultimate Guide to Pittsburgh Farmers Markets: 2019
“…Back again this year, local non-profit Just Harvest has a Fresh Access program at 21 different farmers markets around the city, where they offer a token exchange that allows shoppers to use credit, […]
Army Reserve NCO and Daughter Prepare Tax Returns Pro Bono
“A U.S. Army Reserve non-commissioned officer and his teenage daughter have been preparing tax returns for local Soldiers, veterans and community members at no cost since January….”
