“On a recent rainy, chilly morning, Hempfield Area High School art students fashion ceramic bowls to fill with warming soup to benefit the area’s hungry….”
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Fighting Hunger in Pittsburgh with Just Harvest
“Despite the great unemployment rate, many people in Pittsburgh, and around the country, are still battling hunger every day. Mangino chats with Ken Regal, the Executive Director at Just Harvest, about the Empty Bowls Dinner Fundraiser and how they’re trying to combat hunger. You’ll hear about ways they’ve helped people and ways for everyone to […]
Gov. Wolf proposes converting assistance program into housing
“Gov. Tom Wolf last week proposed two separate overhauls of assistance programs for the poorest Pennsylvanians. One proposal would convert the General Assistance program — a monthly cash benefit of approximately $200 for extremely low-income adults — and put those funds toward a state housing assistance fund. The other would increase collaboration between agencies and […]
Criminal Justice Reform Paves the Way for Welfare Reform
“Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, raised eyebrows in the fall by signing S.B. 6, a bill that bans felons with drug offenses and some sex offenders from receiving public benefits for 10 years. His decision contradicted the trend of states easing access to public benefits for people with criminal records….”
Shutdown means early food benefits — then a long wait
“At Carl’s Cafe in Rankin, shoppers can buy staples like cereal, rice, bread, and milk, fresh produce and frozen meats. This week, they are also getting a serving of grocery shopping advice from market owner Carl Lewis: Due to the partial federal government shutdown, customers who receive food stamp benefits will see their February benefits […]
Food Stamp Recipients To Receive February Benefits Early To Avoid Government Shutdown Woes
“One out of eight Pennsylvanians are on food stamps or SNAP, making this government shutdown — the longer it goes on — a direct threat to anti-hunger programs from the now-closed U.S. Department of Agriculture….”
Food stamp benefits safe for now, despite shutdown, officials say
“As a partial government shutdown drags on, federal officials took steps Tuesday to assure recipients and grocers that one of the nation’s largest food assistance programs would continue to pay benefits through January and February….”
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, Jan. 8
“…On Saturday, Sweetwater Center for the Arts is sponsoring two wet clay open studio sessions in support of an Empty Bowls fundraising event, hosted by Just Harvest and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank….”
Trump Administration Wants To Cut Back On Food Stamps For Able-Bodied Workers
The Trump administration is considering tightening work requirements for Americans on food stamps. View the news video at pittsburgh.cbslocal.com.
Letter to the Editor: Farm Bill important to feed the hungry
“It’s the holiday season, and families are running errands, revising prep lists and researching the best brining method for their turkeys. As a chef, I’m carefully planning what I’ll be cooking, and returning calls from friends and family who want to learn how to roast Brussels sprouts. We are busy with the joy of friendship, […]
