“Within the past six weeks, the organization has responded to inquiries from more than 400 community members and submitted more than 200 applications for benefits, said Ann Sanders, director of public benefits, policy and programs for Just Harvest.”

“‘This targeted credit will reduce the tax burden on working Pennsylvanians, some of whom pay Pennsylvania income taxes while living below the poverty level,’ said Kristie Weiland Stagno, director of the Free Tax Prep Coalition at Just Harvest. The organization has been advocating for a state level credit for close to two decades.”

“The county partners with local organizations like Just Harvest, a nonprofit that aims to reduce hunger, to aid those applying for SNAP benefits or updating their profiles in about 60 sites throughout the county. Within the last six weeks, the organization has responded to inquiries from more than 400 community members and submitted more than 200 applications for benefits, said Ann Sanders, director of public benefits, policy, and programs for Just Harvest.”

“United Way’s Free Tax Prep Coalition is led in partnership with Just Harvest and made up of 12 organizations and hundreds of volunteers providing free tax preparation services to thousands of taxpayers across five counties.

Registration is open now through the end of the year and daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available. Visit United Way’s website to sign up.”