All SNAP households will get an extra monthly payment as long as an emergency declaration is in place due to the pandemic. (updated 4/18/22)

All SNAP households will get an extra monthly payment as long as an emergency declaration is in place due to the pandemic. (updated 4/18/22)
“I only ask that the people who have had a hard life and not much money to be able to at least get food during this pandemic.”
Farmers markets are open during the stay-at-home order, and they’ll still be accessible to food stamp shoppers through our Fresh Access program.
The USDA announced that SNAP recipients in PA are allowed to use their benefits to buy groceries online. New legislation will help cover the costs of their delivery fees.
We are organizing our allies and Pa. State Representatives to push key government agencies to protect the safety of food stamp shoppers.
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.
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.
This state bill would reduce assistance for the most vulnerable members of our community while punishing them for past mistakes, simple errors, or even a stroke of good luck.
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.
National Farmers Market Week is a great opportunity to shop directly from all the local farms that make our region a great source of fresh, healthy food.
There are no upcoming events at this time.