Join us for #GiveBigPittsburgh and make a meaningful impact this holiday season for people who need extra support feeding their families across Pittsburgh and beyond. Approximately 2 million people rely on SNAP in Pennsylvania to keep food on the table – including about 1 in 8 people here in the Pittsburgh region. Your support is needed more than ever.

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City Food Justice Fund

Sign on to the letter below to support the continuation of the food justice fund in the 2026 city budge–and attend the December 2nd or 11th City Council Meeting to speak up in support. Established two years ago, the city's Food Justice Fund has supported numerous organizations and programs in addressing food insecurity and food apartheid across the city of Pittsburgh. Help us continue investing in our communities where it matters most.

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Important Updates

PA Budget Passage & Federal Government Shutdown Ends

After major delays for both the federal government and the state, Pennsylvania has passed a state budget, and the Federal government reopened after the longest shutdown in history. And while we have wins to celebrate–such as the inclusion of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and $2 million for nutrition incentives/Food Bucks in the state budget–there is still work to be done to address the ongoing dismantling of the social safety net. With an unprecedented delay in SNAP, the fear and confusion our communities have experienced is unacceptable. Learn more below about our ongoing campaigns and how you can get involved to support the continued fight against hunger.

Our Campaigns

**Winter Farmers Markets**
While most of our farmers markets just wrapped for the season, there are still two left where you can find all your holiday goods! And, our SNAP match is still available at select markets within the city of Pittsburgh. Stretch your SNAP further—thanks to the City of Pittsburgh's Food Justice Fund!

Fresh Access Farmers Markets

Changes to Benefits

Work reporting requirements and harsh time limits expanded to include adults ages 18-54 in households without a child under 14, including veterans and youth aging out of foster care. Due to the government shutdown and delay in SNAP benefits, USDA has issued guidance to states to not count November benefits towards participants' three month time limit. Those impacted now have more time to find ways to comply with the work reporting requirements to keep their benefits past January 1st.

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Recent & Upcoming Events

Join Us for Just Drinks!

Join Just Harvest on December 11th from 6-8 PM at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield for a fun evening with live music and delicious bites! **$1 from each drink benefits Just Harvest.** Stop by with friends, enjoy tunes from local DJ’s, and grab some tasty food truck bites! Join us for a fun night with a great cause – see you then!

Find Us in the Community

Want to catch us out in the community? Maybe you first met us at a resource fair, or found our flyer while picking up a new book from the library. Follow us on socials to find out where we will be this month & what other events are happening near you!

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Tax Return Reviewer

Help us provide free tax preparation to low-moderate income taxpayers who cannot afford to pay for tax assistance. Just Harvest is seeking skilled and committed professionals to review income tax returns completed by volunteers and staff at our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites.

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In the News

Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit

“Just Harvest is thrilled that Pennsylvania included the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the 2025-26 budget, a policy we've been advocating for since 2007. This targeted credit will reduce the tax burden on working Pennsylvanians, some of whom pay PA income taxes while living below the poverty level. At this difficult time when SNAP and health care benefits are at risk for many low income workers, we're pleased that Pennsylvania has taken a step in the right direction by providing more.” - Kristie Weiland Stagno, Free Tax Prep Coalition Director.