“It may be another month before Pittsburgh’s long-awaited farmers market study is completed that analyzed the viability of these seasonal staples. But city officials already have reached at least one […]
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“It may be another month before Pittsburgh’s long-awaited farmers market study is completed that analyzed the viability of these seasonal staples. But city officials already have reached at least one […]
“SNAP benefits may not be accepted at many farmers markets this summer. If so, both farmers and low-income people will lose….”
“People with low or moderate incomes are often the most transit-dependent—they rely on public transportation to access critical daily needs—but the least able to bear the cost….”
This is a republication of our recent blog post, “The local grocery industry must raise its wages.”
“Transit in Allegheny County should be equitable, connected to affordable housing, a conduit for economic opportunity and a means to improve regional air quality, said riders and a coalition of […]
“Buying a birthday cake for her son in a Northeast Philadelphia supermarket three years ago, Tianna Gaines-Turner was singed by judgy looks from the cashier when she paid with food […]
“Hundreds of thousands of people across Pennsylvania are enrolled in the food stamp program while working or going to school — or both. Recipients work for some of the largest […]
“The Fresh Access program available at about 20 farmer’s markets in the Pittsburgh area is allowing people who use food stamp benefits to buy fresh fruits and vegetables….”
“As the days slide into summer, more farmers markets are springing up across the Western Pennsylvania landscape for the 2018 season. More efforts also are being made to improve Pittsburgh’s […]
“Begone wilted vegetables in overly air-conditioned grocery stores! Citiparks farmers markets in seven communities are opening for the season with plenty of local and seasonal treasures to take home for […]