On July 10, Pittsburgh Food Policy Council provided additional testimony to City Council on their planned use of American Rescue Plan funds.
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One way the 2022 City of Pittsburgh budget can better address hunger
Sam Applefield of Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC) says the next city budget should include a Food Justice Fund.
2021 Primary Election: Mayor of Pittsburgh
The four Democratic candidates are incumbent Bill Peduto and challengers Ed Gainey, Tony Moreno, and Mike Thompson. Here are their answers to our questions.
2021 Primary Election: Pittsburgh City Council, District 2
The two Democratic candidates are incumbent Theresa Kail Smith and challenger Jacob Williamson. Here are their answers to our questions.
2021 Primary Election: Pittsburgh City Council, District 4
The two Democratic candidates are incumbent Anthony Coghill and challenger Bethani Cameron. Here are their answers to our questions.
2021 Primary Election: Allegheny County Council, District 9
The two Democratic candidates are incumbent Robert Macey and challenger Steven Singer. Here are their answers to our questions.
Our testimony to the Port Authority of Allegheny County Board on fair fares
We joined allies in making clear how how PAAC’s new fare proposal falls short of ensuring mobility and food access for low-income transit riders.
Grocery shopping with food stamps during a pandemic
The ability to shop online for groceries with food stamps is more than just a convenience. During this pandemic, it’s possibly a matter of life and death.
Giant Eagle’s East Liberty development plan fails to address food access
Ken Regal calls on city government to make the proposal’s zoning approval contingent on its addressing key concerns.
Fresh Access at the Carrick Farmers Market
Just Harvest’s Fresh Access program enables food stamp purchases at 21 farmers markets and farm stands in Allegheny County.
Customers can now use food stamps via their ACCESS card to purchase a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, meat and dairy products. Just Harvest will also give food stamps shoppers a $2 Food Bucks coupon to use on fresh fruits and veggies for every $5 they spend at Fresh Access markets.
Credit and debit cards are also accepted.
Fresh Access is a coordinated effort involving the City of Pittsburgh and other local municipalities as well as neighborhood organizations, participating local farmers, and the United States Department of Agriculture.
