Our annual Empty Bowls dinner is meant to be a reminder of those who go hungry in our region, so it’s a simple meal of bread and soup. But that […]
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This year’s Empty Bowls will have an exclusive soup
Big Burrito Restaurant Group is creating a special soup to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fundraiser for Just Harvest and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
So long, Sower – Just Harvest has a new logo!
For nearly 30 years Just Harvest’s logo has been a figure that we have referred to as The Sower. Just Harvest is now entering a new era for its visual […]
Poverty amid plenty: the scandal of our political choices
Why is poverty like a bird? Because it’s a sign, like a wilting canary in a coal mine, of something toxic in our midst.
What economic recovery? Falling down the economic ladder
The recent U.S. recession supposedly ended in 2009, but you wouldn’t know that five years later if you’re at the bottom of the economy – which is where a growing […]
What Stays in Vegas and Appalachia: Two stories of poverty in America
Sasha Abramsky shares two stories from his tour of America’s poverty-stricken communities – one from Nevada and one from right near here in Pennsylvania – as evidence of our new […]
Our recommendations to Governor-elect Tom Wolf on hunger and poverty policy
Later this month, Tom Wolf will be sworn in as Pennsylvania’s new governor. Here are the policy recommendations we made to him and his team to help end poverty and hunger […]
Testimonial: Just Harvest can cut through barriers to benefits
Here’s what a new client had to say about us after we helped him. His food stamps had been terminated through no fault of his own – an all too […]
A vote for Pittsburgh Gifted Students can help the Food Bank
How can a tree fight hunger? When it’s been decorated by area students in an effort to promote awareness for the cause. You can help their efforts with a simple […]
Five reasons you need to vote in the 2014 elections
Election day is this Tuesday, November 4. It’s especially important that you get out and vote because there is so much at stake this election. Our 2014 Voters Guide helps […]
