September News
Thank you to everyone who took part in Hunger Action Month. We are grateful for the incredible support from each and every one of you – but the work isn’t over! Read on to learn more about how you can continue showing up for your community in the fight against hunger. With changes to benefits starting to impact families throughout our neighborhoods, we need your help in building a better future for all, where everyone has access to affordable nutritious food.
Take Action
Protect & Expand Food Access
Expand Healthy Nutrition Incentives in PA
Interested in making fruits and vegetables more affordable for Pennsylvanians – while also increasing revenue for local farmers and small businesses? Take action today to support Food Bucks!
End SNAP Theft & Feed Families
Pennsylvania must take action to start the process of rolling out more secure EBT cards – and invest $7 million in the state budget this year to provide funding for chipped EBT cards and equipment.
Protect Transit For All
Take the #WeekWithoutDriving pledge! Across the county, 30% of people don’t drive a car. Join the nationwide movement this week and advocate for safe, reliable and dignified access to transportation. Click here to learn more about what you can do to speak up against bus cuts & utilize PPT’s letter writing tool above to urge your elected representatives to fund transit for all of PA!
Share Your Story
Your voice is a powerful tool to share with legislators how important SNAP is to the people and communities they serve!
Be the first to know how to get involved to advocate against hunger in your community! Sign up for Action Alerts!
Important Updates
Changes to Benefits
Over the past two months, Just Harvest has been joining with partners around the state to inform our community about the upcoming changes to SNAP benefits that will harm families this fall. We’ve worked to update our materials about the work reporting requirements and punitive time-limit that will begin for many adults September 1st. Click below to find resources and learn more.
Fall Farmers Markets
As we near the end of Farmers Market season, you won't want to miss the chance to pick up delicious fall produce! And thanks to the City of Pittsburgh’s Food Justice Fund, our 2025 dollar for dollar SNAP match is still available at select markets! All locations accept SNAP/SUN Bucks/EBT cards, credit and debit cards, WIC FMNP vouchers, Senior FMNP vouchers, cash, and Food Bucks – a program that gives SNAP shoppers an extra $2.00 to spend on fruits and veggies for every $5.00 they spend.
Upcoming Events
JustART is back this year on October 16th at the Irma Freeman Center for Imagination! Get your tickets today for what promises to be an exciting and thought provoking art show & fundraiser. The show will highlight the stories and perspectives of artists and community members through the lens of advocacy and reform.
Get your tickets for just $39 and celebrate 39 years of Just Harvest with us!
Join Us @ Just Drinks
Just Drinks is back! Meet us out on October 9th from 6-9 PM at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield. For each tasty drink you purchase, $1 goes towards supporting local food justice! Enjoy tunes from local DJ’s Dini Daddy, Moemaw Naedon, DJ Marie and Paul Seif — and don’t miss “mobile record store,” Mostly Records. Join us and learn more about our JustART show!
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. Click the button below to find out where we will be this month & what other events are happening near you.
Now Hiring
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.
Thank you for your continued support to Just Harvest’s mission to address the root causes of hunger.
