“One out of eight Pennsylvanians are on food stamps or SNAP, making this government shutdown — the longer it goes on — a direct threat to anti-hunger programs from the now-closed U.S. Department of Agriculture….”
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Food stamp benefits safe for now, despite shutdown, officials say
“As a partial government shutdown drags on, federal officials took steps Tuesday to assure recipients and grocers that one of the nation’s largest food assistance programs would continue to pay benefits through January and February….”
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, Jan. 8
“…On Saturday, Sweetwater Center for the Arts is sponsoring two wet clay open studio sessions in support of an Empty Bowls fundraising event, hosted by Just Harvest and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank….”
Trump Administration Wants To Cut Back On Food Stamps For Able-Bodied Workers
The Trump administration is considering tightening work requirements for Americans on food stamps. View the news video at pittsburgh.cbslocal.com.
Letter to the Editor: Farm Bill important to feed the hungry
“It’s the holiday season, and families are running errands, revising prep lists and researching the best brining method for their turkeys. As a chef, I’m carefully planning what I’ll be cooking, and returning calls from friends and family who want to learn how to roast Brussels sprouts. We are busy with the joy of friendship, […]
Divided Pa lawmakers argued over and helped craft farm bill headed for Trump’s signature
“Pennsylvania lawmakers had a hand in crafting the sweeping $867 billion farm bill that is awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill, which lays out the country’s food, nutrition, agricultural and conservation programs for the next five years, was approved by the House 369-47 Wednesday and sent it on to the White House….”
Cal U raises hunger and homelessness awareness through series of events
“On Monday, November 12, the Center for Volunteer Programs and Service Learning sponsored a poverty simulation by Just Harvest. The goal of a poverty simulation is to sensitize participants to the harsh realities many people face and motivate participants to become more active in the fight to end poverty….”
Bus riders rally to oppose Port Authority’s high fares for cash-paying customers
“Port Authority bus riders who object to higher fares for cash customers chanted a different holiday message Friday. Pittsburghers for Public Transit and Just Harvest held a rally at the Wood Street T Station, Downtown, to call attention to its effort to eliminate what it calls inequities in the Port Authority’s fare system….”
Voices from Pennsylvania’s fight against hunger
“According to Feeding America, approximately 1.7 million in the state struggle with food insecurity — that’s one out of every eight people. Half a million are children. Fortunately, an increasingly strong network of dedicated people is working to provide assistance. Here are just a few Pennsylvanians who serve the hungry through policy advocacy, developing programs […]
Non-Profit Profile: Just Harvest
“Ken Regal, executive director of Just Harvest, has been working at the nonprofit since it began in 1986. In that time, Just Harvest has continuously grown its programs to address the causes of hunger in new ways. It operates with the long-term goal of eradicating hunger through changes to public policy and the food system….”
