“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. 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 […]
“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….”
“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 […]
“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….”
“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….”
“…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….”
The Trump administration is considering tightening work requirements for Americans on food stamps. View the news video at pittsburgh.cbslocal.com.
“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, […]
“Pennsylvania lawmakers had a hand in crafting the sweeping $867 billion farm bill that is awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill, which lays out the country’s food, nutrition, agricultural and conservation programs for the next five years, was approved by the House 369-47 Wednesday and sent it on to the White House….”
