Farmers markets are open during the stay-at-home order, and they’ll still be accessible to food stamp shoppers through our Fresh Access program.
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Mayor Peduto’s 2020 Pittsburgh budget fails to even mention poverty
Our executive director joined other members of the Economic Justice Circle in criticizing Mayor Peduto’s proposed 2020 budget.
Mark and Amanda: Fresh Access shoppers at the North Side Farmers Market
A conversation with two Fresh Access fans about their love of farmers markets and their passion for fresh food as key to good health.
Trump’s new Budget repeats the worst of last year’s
Trump’s budget for the coming year really shows his commitment to the idea that government should serve the wealthy, not those in actual need of assistance or protection.
Take This Box and Shove It: Trump’s horrendous hunger plan
Buried in Trump’s new federal budget is an idea that deserves to see the light of day – so people can see it for what it is: extravagant waste and […]
North Side farmers market visits: Connecting kids to community
This past farmers market season, we partnered with Allegheny Traditional Academy to bring classroom learning outside to the North Side farmers market.
Week 11: Support local farmers!
National Farmers Market Week is a great opportunity to shop directly from all the local farms that make our region a great source of fresh, healthy food.
Week 7: Help promote farmers markets as great for families
Making farmers market shopping a family activity boosts the health and well-being of our children and our communities for years to come.
Fresh Access shoppers at the North Side farmers market
The Citiparks North Side market is where we launched Fresh Access in 2013. Two long-time shoppers explain why the program continues to work so well.
Week 3: Help hungry seniors get fresh food
Here are three ways you can take action this week to help folks who are at increasing risk of food insecurity.
