In one of MLK Jr.’s most famous speeches, he described how our pursuit of economic justice can’t find footing on the path to war.
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Congress spending package addresses hunger, for better and worse
Congress’ spending priorities for the coming year include a deal to cut extra monthly SNAP in exchange for a new child hunger program.
Pittsburgh Food Justice Fund Coalition Wins Historic Food Security Investment for 2023
The Food Justice Fund Committee commends Pittsburgh’s mayor and council for including $3 million in the 2023 budget to address food apartheid.
Food Justice Fund Coalition Celebrates Food Security Investment in Mayor’s 2023 Pittsburgh Budget
The Food Justice Fund Committee commends Mayor Gainey for the inclusion of $3 million in his proposed 2023 city budget to seed and scale up responses to food insecurity.
The 2023 Pittsburgh city budget must address food apartheid
We have a critical opportunity in the coming weeks to advance the Pittsburgh Food Justice Fund to address deep inequities in neighborhood food access.
Thankful for these two volunteers’ decade of service
Meet two of our volunteers who have now been with Just Harvest for ten years, Danna and Heather!
Fair Fares Coalition Celebrates County Launch of Reduced-Fare Pilot; Cautions Details Are Key to Success
For years, our coalition has urged Pittsburgh Regional Transit to provide fare relief for low-income households. The county is now moving in that direction.
Take Action: Help stop summer hunger
Use our quick and easy form to email your members of Congress to support a new bill that would keep kids fed when school is out.
It’s not too late to claim the 2021 Child Tax Credit
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) was expanded for 2021 to help people through the COVID-19 pandemic and address child poverty.
New chefs and 45 soups at the return of Empty Bowls
The annual Empty Bowls returns this year with an additional seating and some new soups, all thanks to the generosity of some of the city’s top chefs.