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Fresh Access shoppers at the North Side farmers market
The Citiparks North Side market is where we launched Fresh Access in 2013. Two long-time shoppers explain why the program continues to work so well.
Pittsburgh 2017 Primary Election Mayoral candidates talk hunger and poverty
Just Harvest and Pittsburgh Food Policy Council held a debate among Pittsburgh’s three candidates for mayor: Bill Peduto, Darlene Harris, and John Welch.
May 2nd: Candidates Forum and Annual Member Meeting
Join us for this special three-part event, featuring a Mayoral debate and a candidates forum for the May 16 Primary Election.
Pittsburgh Housing Opportunity Fund a good start for affordable housing
For a variety of reasons, Pittsburgh is now short nearly 20,000 units of affordable housing. A new city bill would help address the crisis.
Why Pittsburgh needs paid sick leave
Pittsburgh City Council has now passed a bill to guarantee paid sick leave for the 50,000 Pittsburgh workers who don’t have it, and makes clear why. How it will affect Just Harvest.
Just Harvest Joins City of Pittsburgh In Expanding Free Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program
Just Harvest has been proud to work for more than 20 years to advocate for this important community resource. GrubUp is truly a ‘next generation approach’ to enabling the next generation of Pittsburghers to grow up without hunger.
Join the Walk to Aldi on March 18th
March 27th Update: Garfield community members and food justice activists got organized, took action, and won!
Fast food worker protests go worldwide in historic day of action
On May 15th, Just Harvest joined protesters in Pittsburgh in demanding a living wage and the right to unionize for fast food workers. These protests were part of a day of action planned for 150 U.S. cities targeting 17 fast food restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and KFC.
Friday, May 16, is Food Revolution Day!
Join Just Harvest at the 2nd annual Food Revolution Day Pittsburgh 2014 this Friday to celebrate our region’s food culture and focus on improving food access.
