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.
Tag Archives | hunger/food insecurity
National Transit Equity Day: Why public transit is a civil right
Just Harvest joined Pittsburghers for Public Transit and other allies to highlight how transit equity is a civil rights issue for those who are likely to be in poverty.
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.
What the federal government shutdown means for struggling people
Worried about the nation’s critical anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs? Here’s how the shutdown is affecting the people Just Harvest serves.
The new “public charge” rule will hurt immigrant families
Join allies across Allegheny County in the national drive to submit 100,000 comments before the Dec. 10 deadline to oppose the Trump public charge rule.
13.3 Percent of Households in Pennsylvania Struggle to Afford Enough Food
Despite an improving economy, 13.3% of Pa. households reported that they struggled to buy enough food during 2016–2017, according to a new report.
Remembering Mary Elizabeth McCarthy
For this long-time Just Harvest Board member, economic injustice was a personal threat. She understood the pain of skipping a meal.
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!”
Two cruel state bills would limit access to food and medical assistance
Please take action NOW to oppose Pennsylvania House Bills 2138 and 1659, which would add and expand cruel, costly, and unnecessary time limits on Medicaid and SNAP.
Most Pa. community college students now eligible for SNAP
Starting immediately, the vast majority of students at Pennsylvania’s 14 community colleges may now be eligible for food stamps, a huge victory for anti-hunger advocates.
