All SNAP households will get an extra monthly payment as long as an emergency declaration is in place due to the pandemic. (updated 4/18/22)
Tag Archives | Congress
We must Build Back Better from the bottom up!
Whether Congress is able to pass the president’s historic investment in struggling Americans will be decided in the coming weeks.
How the American Rescue Plan can help end child hunger for good
We joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of PA and other community leaders at a press conference about how the American Rescue Plan will help families and children.
American Rescue Plan: What aid struggling households can expect
Pres. Biden’s $1.9 trillion aid package will deliver financial assistance to those in need. Here’s an explainer of the direct relief it contains.
Our clients need help yesterday — PA needs the American Rescue Plan
We’ve experienced a record high number of requests for assistance over the past four months. Congress must move quickly to provide real COVID relief.
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.
Tell the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and strengthen SNAP now!
SNAP is our nation’s first line of defense against hunger. Use our quick form to urge Sen. Casey and Toomey to move quickly to address hunger.
Support new bills to enable grocery delivery for SNAP shoppers
The USDA announced that SNAP recipients in PA are allowed to use their benefits to buy groceries online. New legislation will help cover the costs of their delivery fees.
Actions to improve government COVID-19 relief efforts
Support these relief efforts to help make sure our nation, commonwealth, and county are prioritizing the needs of people hit hard by this crisis.
