Residents Can Have Taxes Done for Free at Southside, CCAC Boyce and New Hill District Tax Site Just Harvest, the Southside-headquartered nonprofit organization that has worked since 1986 to end hunger and poverty in our region, will offer its annual free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families at three Allegheny County sites from… Continue Reading
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Join Just Harvest in Speaking Out Against Cuts to WIC!
When it comes to balancing the budget, why is it that the federal government places programs aimed to help low-income families on the chopping block first?, and while it was defeated, there is not a sufficient guarantee against future proposed cuts to WIC. Among cuts to other vital programs, H.R. 1 called for… Continue Reading
FOR Receives Grant From Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Focus On Renewal (FOR) is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant from the Urban Affairs Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. According to FOR’s associate director Sr. Sarah Crotty, the funds will be used for the agency’s emergency food pantry and free weekday lunches. Both programs are located in Focus On Renewal’s community… Continue Reading
Youth Tackle Hunger in Our Communities
The Bread of Life Food Pantry is once again participating in the “Souper Bowl of Caring”. This program helps young people across America develop a stronger connection to their communities by caring for their neighbors in need. Youth Projects There is a food drive on Saturday, February 5th (10:00 – 3:30) at the Sam’s Club… Continue Reading
Date for 17th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner Set for March 2011
Just Harvest & Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Fundraiser Has Become Family Favorite The annual Empty Bowls Dinner is a meager meal of soup and bread, a fundraiser for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest, and a Pittsburgh favorite family activity. The date for the 2011 Empty Bowls Dinner has been set: Sunday,… Continue Reading
Help From Students and Neighbors is Greatly Appreciated
“We thank everyone who contributed to the Bread of Life Food Pantry during the “hot” summer months – those who made food donations, gave a financial contribution or volunteered their time to help. We distributed more food items during the summer to families with children and would not have been able to do it without your… Continue Reading
Free Food for Eligible Senior Citizens
Commodity Supplemental Food Program Expands in Southwestern PA If you are over 60 years of age and meet certain income guidelines, you could receive free food. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federally funded nutrition program for senior citizens that provides a monthly box of nutritious government commodities like
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