Pittsburgh Food Policy Council

Want to know what candidates will do to address hunger and food issues? Check out this VOTER GUIDE from Pittsburgh Food Policy Council and Just Harvest to learn more https://justharvest.org/2021-primary-election-voter-guide/

Every year, Pennsylvania provides an opportunity for the public to provide suggestions on how to improve WIC. Whether you're still using WIC or used it in the past, this is a great time to use your voice and tell state administrators how WIC could be more helpful! Just Harvest and the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger are hosting informational Zoom meetings for parents, learn more here: https://justharvest.org//pa-needs-to-hear-from/2021-05-19/

Do you have questions about Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)? Just Harvest and the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger are hosting an informational Zoom on May 26th! Payment amounts, when to expect payments, and more. https://justharvest.org//what-families-need-to-know-about/

2020 was a big year for bringing attention to the resiliency and adaptability of local and regional food systems. As a result, the USDA has made over $90 million available (with lower match requirements) to organizations that are developing, coordinating, and expanding the food system in their communities. Projects that support smaller farms and ranches, new and beginning farmers and ranchers, socially disadvantaged producers, veteran producers, and underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. https://www.usda.gov//usda-invests-922-million-grants-loca

PFPC Farmers Market network members provided recommendations to the Allegheny County Health Department for this updated Covid-19 guidance for markets. https://alleghenycounty.us//2021%20Farmers%20Market_05-07-

Congrats to the recipients of this year's PA Farm to School Grants! Thanks to the #PADeptofAgriculture for your hard work making this happen. https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/agriculture_details.aspx

PFPC is proud to be a part of A+ Schools' Vote School Board First coalition. Recorded candidate interviews are now live! Check out what the School Board candidates have to say about school food: https://www.youtube.com/watch

We are excited to announce we are now accepting applications in collaboration with Hunger Free America and AmeriCorps. You can see the full position for the Communications and Farmers Markets Vista here, Please help us in our search by sharing this announcement with your contacts and potential applicants. The application deadline is February 4, 2021 .https://www.pittsburghfoodpolicy.org//pittsburgh-food-poli

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We Finally Got Our New Tool Shed! Work Day This Sat From 9am- 11am. Lunch Served Afterwards Baba Art Amir We Need You To Throw Some Art On It, When The Weather Break!

Check out this post by NaTisha Washington featuring leaders of the Pittsburgh regions’ food justice and environmental movement in celebration of Black History Month. Thank you for your continued leadership!

PFPC member Sankofa Village Community Garden is planning an exciting move and expansion this growing season. Show some love and lend your support! There are many ways to support. Put in some socially distanced sweat equity on March 13th and/or show some love by donating today to help them cross their fundraising finish line!

PFPC is a proud member of the Driving PA Forward coalition to pass legislation guaranteeing the right to drivers licenses for all. As described in the Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan,our food system relies on an essential workforce, some of whom cannot access drivers licenses. Today's press conference announced the introduction of HB279, shared stories from impacted families and coalition partners. "We need each and every voice in this state to move us forward! Honored to get to work with so many amazing and powerful leaders in our state!"

Calling volunteers to SAVE THE DATE for a WORK DAY at the Sankofa Village Community Garden on March 13th, 10am-3pm!

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Today Driving PA Forward celebrates community power and unity with a Unity in Power Parade in the state capital of Harrisburg . During this times is more important than ever for us to be united as community and for our right for access to drivers licenses regardless of immigrant status.

Sankofa Village Community Garden is seeking volunteers to help with their exciting move THIS WEEKEND. Come on out in the sunshine and support this amazing effort!

TONIGHT: WQED Pittsburgh will premiere a new local documentary that examines "food insecurity" affecting those in Western Pa titled "Starved: Our Food Insecurity Crisis" on Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 pm. Check out partners from Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Co-op, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and others! Here is the trailer. In addition, for clarity we do not use the phrases Food Deserts or Healthy Food Priority Area; We called it by it’s true phrase, which is rooted in systematic injustice. FOOD APARTHIED. We use food insecurity for households. https://www.youtube.com/watch

Great news for SNAP Access, this is a great start let keep adding locations https://www.supermarketnews.com//usda-expands-snap-online-

The Downtown WIC clinic will be moving to a new location beginning November 23, 2020. The new address is 332 Fifth Avenue, Warner Center 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. https://www.wicoffice.net/downtown-pittsburgh-wic-office-wc