On February 7, we launched our new monthly action series to use letters to elected officials and newspapers as a way to take action against hunger.
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We must protect General Assistance for the most vulnerable
After years of advocacy and a PA Supreme Court ruling, General Assistance has been reinstated in PA. But it’s now at risk of being eliminated again.
How to maximize your IRS refund with the EITC
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can get you a sizable refund of some of the hard-earned dollars you paid in taxes last year – if you qualify and claim it.
Federal Government Shutdown Holds Hungry People Hostage
Just Harvest calls on Republican White House and Congressional officials to immediately re-open government so it can fulfill its critical functions.
Allegheny County officials, workers to Senator Toomey: End the Government Shutdown Now
Today, organizations and community members will join a protest at Senator Toomey’s downtown office to call upon him to end the partigal government shutdown.
What the federal government shutdown means for struggling people
Worried about the nation’s critical anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs? Here’s how the shutdown is affecting the people Just Harvest serves.
Hunger Free America statement on new Trump administration food work requirements
“The new Trump Administration decision – which strips flexibility from states to provide nutrition assistance to people who are unemployed – is unworkable, hypocritical, cruel, and illegal.”
Just Harvest, allies hosting Speak Out Against Public Charge
Just Harvest and allies are hosting a public event to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed change to the federal “public charge” immigration policy.
The new “public charge” rule will hurt immigrant families
Join allies across Allegheny County in the national drive to submit 100,000 comments before the Dec. 10 deadline to oppose the Trump public charge rule.
Make 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.
