Our executive director Ken Regal says the city’s planned use of federal American Rescue Plan dollars doesn’t contain much rescuing.
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How a Food Justice Fund will help Pittsburgh boost healthy food access
On July 10, Pittsburgh Food Policy Council provided additional testimony to City Council on their planned use of American Rescue Plan funds.
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.
Pittsburgh City Council: Defund the police!
It is time to radically shift our spending priorities away from policing and towards the human needs and well-being of Black communities.
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.
Speaking Out for the Pittsburgh Hunger Fund
The Pittsburgh Hunger Fund has been an important line of defense against hunger in our region. This past Monday, Just Harvest joined our partner organizations in speaking out to City Council at a public budget hearing to decide whether to continue funding the program.
