John Ritter (R), running for election to the State House of Representatives in the 25th district, answered our 2016 Voter Guide questions for candidates on the ballot in Allegheny County.
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Joe Szpara: Candidate for Pennsylvania General Assembly
Joe Szpara (D), running for election to the State House of Representatives in the 46th district, answered our 2016 Voter Guide questions for candidates on the ballot in Allegheny County.
Fawn Walker-Montgomery: Candidate for Pennsylvania General Assembly
Fawn Walker-Montgomery (R), running for election to the State House of Representatives in the 35th district, answered our 2016 Voter Guide questions for candidates on the ballot in Allegheny County.
Opening for Americorps VISTA Member
Just Harvest has an opening for a full-time VISTA through the Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps! We are seeking an individual to serve for a full year, starting August 2016.
Top 7 myths about the food stamps time limit
The food stamps work requirement is seen as an employment incentive for people in poverty. Here’s why it’s completely misguided.
Is it possible to eat healthy on a food stamps budget?
We know: it’s a triple whammy. When you’re on food stamps you’re not just hurting for money, you’re hurting for time and fresh food access too.
8,000 at risk of losing food stamps
Starting next year thousands of PA residents will lose their SNAP benefits. Why this is happening and how to help those facing food stamp work requirements.
News Release: Poverty Remains Stuck in Pennsylvania
Poverty in Pennsylvania and Allegheny County failed to significantly improve between 2013 and 2014, and is particularly affecting children and minorities. Looming cuts to federal funding for safety net and […]
Take action to prevent a government shutdown!
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services has been instructed to issue food stamp benefits for October, but if a federal government shutdown occurs, they will not be redeemable.
Upcoming work on food stamps and ABAWDs
Beginning in 2016, able-bodied adults in Pennsylvania will have to be working to receive food stamps. Our new staff researcher shares her plans to help those affected by that policy […]
