“Pennsylvania’s Pandemic-EBT program is supposed to provide money to families to make up for missed school meals during COVID-related school closures. But parents and advocates say the funds still haven’t reached […]
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Rep. Kenyatta introduces bill to increase benefits for families in need
“State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., with State Sen. Katie Muth, D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery, yesterday officially introduced legislation that would provide a historic update to the 25-year-old Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program….”
Allegheny County Council Votes To Unlock $100M In COVID Relief
“Local agencies can now begin to spend about a quarter of the $380 million in coronavirus aid that Allegheny County is set to receive through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan….”
Local Advocates Push To Get Child Tax Credit Payments To ‘Families Who Need It Most’
“It’s a recent weekday afternoon in Beechview, and Jimena Willey, a bilingual tax preparer for the nonprofit Just Harvest, is giving a presentation and answering questions in Spanish about the […]
SNAP Benefits Are Increasing Due To Rising Food Prices
The Biden administration has permanently increased the amount of assistance given to those who qualify for SNAP benefits, which Ken Regal from Just Harvest says will be a boon for […]
As Welfare Reform Turns 25, It Isn’t Working, Advocates For Poor Families Say
“Twenty-five years after President Bill Clinton signed into law a sweeping welfare overhaul, the program isn’t helping families to meet their basic needs or escape poverty, according to a report […]
State Changes To WIC Program In Allegheny County Lead To Outcry
“Despite operating the program for decades, within a few months the Allegheny County Health Department will no longer be the local provider for the Women, Infants and Children, or WIC […]
Allegheny County Quietly Working On Plans For $380M In COVID Aid
“It likely will be another month before Allegheny County officials release details on a proposal to spend $380 million in federal coronavirus aid. While the county budget office has consulted […]
Repair the World Pittsburgh logs more than 10,000 service and learning hours
“This year’s cohort of Pittsburgh fellows and senior fellows for service organization Repair the World recently completed their annual assignments, leaving the organization and those it serves the opportunity to […]
Child Tax Credit Expansion Could Reduce Childhood Poverty, But Some Worry Families Aren’t Signed Up
“Payments for the expanded child tax credit are scheduled to start going out today, and those receiving these payments will get more money because of the American Rescue Plan….”
