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Power of the Pen: Is raising the minimum wage enough?
Attendees at this monthly event write letters pushing for specific policies to address hunger and poverty. Frank conversation is part of that.
Power of the Pen participants speak out against the government shutdown
On February 7, we launched our new monthly action series to use letters to elected officials and newspapers as a way to take action against hunger.
Federal Government Shutdown Holds Hungry People Hostage
Just Harvest calls on Republican White House and Congressional officials to immediately re-open government so it can fulfill its critical functions.
The four candidates running for U.S. Senator of Pennsylvania
Where the candidates for U.S. Senator of Pennsylvania stand on three key policies that cause hunger.
Connor Lamb and Keith Rothfus: Candidates for U.S. Rep.
Where the candidates for Pa.’s 17th Congressional District stand on three key policies causing hunger.
Federal and State candidates running unopposed in Allegheny County
Here are the candidates running for federal and state office in Allegheny County who will have no opponent on the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018.
Protect Food Assistance: Stop the House Farm Bill (H.R. 2)
Expanding SNAP’s ‘work requirements’ will make it harder for millions of workers to consistently put food on the table. Call your House Rep. to say “Hands off SNAP!”
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 […]
