Last week, the federal and state government took significant steps to help struggling families feed their children.
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Just Harvest Celebrates Long-Sought COVID Relief Bill, Additional Measures Needed
The package contains powerful public policies to help suffering American households, but pervasive hunger and poverty will likely continue.
Allegheny County Organizations Call for Robust COVID Relief
Just Harvest and 21 community, advocacy, and labor organizations urged our U.S. Senators and Representatives to enact specific relief measures.
Estimate doubles of hungry kids hurt by Trump ending “categorical eligibility”
The federal public comment period on a rule change to SNAP that would cut access to free school meals has been re-opened. The final day to comment is November 1!
Should Allegheny County residents vote to create a Children’s Fund?
On Nov. 6, voters in Allegheny County can vote on whether to amend the county’s Home Rule Charter to create a Children’s Fund.
13.3 Percent of Households in Pennsylvania Struggle to Afford Enough Food
Despite an improving economy, 13.3% of Pa. households reported that they struggled to buy enough food during 2016–2017, according to a new report.
Week 20: Protect school lunches from federal budget cuts
It’s National School Lunch Week – the perfect time to help schools feed low-income children. Take action to protect federal funding!
Week 6: Help promote Summer Food for hungry kids
Many children don’t get even one nutritious meal a day when school is out. Here’s what you can do to make sure kids near you get healthy food this summer.
Joel Berg: How We Can End Hunger in America (Part 2)
How did we go from almost ending hunger in America to having almost 42 million Americans lacking enough food? Because we were sold a myth.
Schools Meals Whistleblower to Team Up with National and Local Anti-Hunger Leaders
Former school food worker Stacy Koltiska, Hunger Free America’s Joel Berg, and our Ken Regal are calling on Congress to make free school meals available for all children.
