Trying to save cash assistance for the poorest Pennsylvanians
A state-wide coalition has been trying to save a public program that helps the most vulnerable. But our opponents are equally determined. The post Trying to save cash assistance for the poorest...
View ArticleTrump administration proposes yet another rule change to increase hunger and...
Pres. Trump wants to undercount people’s heating costs to decrease their food stamp benefits. Submit your comment before December 3! The post Trump administration proposes yet another rule change to...
View ArticleCOVID-19: The Federal government must do more
Federal policymakers must enact additional measures now to mitigate the far-reaching economic harms arising from the coronavirus pandemic. The post COVID-19: The Federal government must do more...
View ArticleSupport #FairFares Policy Platform to Address Inequities in Access
Port Authority’s current community engagement sessions may be riders’ only opportunity to influence the agency’s current plans to redesign fare policy. The post Support #FairFares Policy Platform to...
View ArticleFor America’s future, or just the wealthy? Another cruel Trump budget
This budget would push millions of Americans into or deeper into poverty, making life harder in every way possible for people already on the brink. The post For America’s future, or just the wealthy?...
View ArticleMake Port Authority Fares Fair for Allegheny County!
Just Harvest and allies are calling on Port Authority of Allegheny County to adopt three fare policies for a more equitable, high-performing transit system. The post Make Port Authority Fares Fair for...
View ArticleCOVID-19: The Federal government must do more
Federal policymakers must enact additional measures now to mitigate the far-reaching economic harms arising from the coronavirus pandemic. The post COVID-19: The Federal government must do more...
View ArticlePA government must protect us all during the coronavirus pandemic
Join us in urging our state officials to swiftly adopt key measures to protect working families and other vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post PA government must protect us all...
View ArticleGrocery 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. The post Grocery shopping with food stamps...
View ArticleCOVID-19: The Federal government must do more
Federal policymakers must enact additional measures now to mitigate the far-reaching economic harms arising from the coronavirus pandemic. The post COVID-19: The Federal government must do more...
View ArticlePA government must protect us all during the coronavirus pandemic
Join us in urging our state officials to swiftly adopt key measures to protect working families and other vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post PA government must protect us all...
View ArticlePoverty Amidst Pandemic: A Moral Response to COVID-19
Before COVID-19, nearly 700 people died every day because of poverty in this country. We must now protect the poor and the workers on the frontlines. The post Poverty Amidst Pandemic: A Moral Response...
View ArticleGrocery 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. The post Grocery shopping with food stamps...
View ArticleActions to improve government COVID-19 relief efforts
Support these relief efforts to help make sure our nation, commonwealth, and county are prioritizing the needs of people hit hard by this crisis. The post Actions to improve government COVID-19 relief...
View ArticleSupport new bills to enable grocery delivery for SNAP shoppers
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. The post Support new bills to...
View ArticleTell the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and strengthen SNAP now!
SNAP is our nation’s first line of defense against hunger. Use our quick form to urge Sen. Casey and Toomey to move quickly to address hunger. The post Tell the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and...
View ArticleBlack Lives Matter: We must end racist policing and incarceration
Just Harvest stands with allies who are working to stop the U.S. incarceration system and police from oppressing and killing people of color. The post Black Lives Matter: We must end racist policing...
View ArticleOur clients need help yesterday — PA needs the American Rescue Plan
We’ve experienced a record high number of requests for assistance over the past four months. Congress must move quickly to provide real COVID relief. The post Our clients need help yesterday — PA needs...
View ArticleComment to Allegheny County Council in support of Paid Sick Days bill
Allegheny County Council will be voting March 9 on the Paid Sick Days Act. Here’s why we support this bill, and what you can do to help it pass. The post Comment to Allegheny County Council in support...
View ArticleAllegheny County Board of Health should support paid sick days for all
It is now up to the Board to quickly authorize a paid sick days policy that protects everyone who works in the county. The post Allegheny County Board of Health should support paid sick days for all...
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