Thanks to Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania for sharing this alert. As Christians, we pray for daily bread, not just for ourselves, but for our neighbors. We believe we are called to act for a just world, where all are fed. … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): In Week 2 – over 1,500 advocates sent nearly 5,000 messages to PA policymakers. Your voice continues to make a difference! Our week #3 message emphasizes the cleaning support early learning programs need to reopen. … Continued
Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Attorney General Josh Shapiro today to announce that he signed an executive order that protects Pennsylvanians from foreclosures or evictions through July 10. The action builds on a Pennsylvania Supreme Court order which closed court eviction … Continued
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration received approval from the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a plan to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to students who are eligible to receive free or … Continued
From the Family Care Act Coalition (https://www.familycareact.com/): The Covid-19 pandemic makes the need for PA workers to have access to paid family medical leave clearer than ever before. Employees need to protect themselves, their coworkers, and their families from illness, as well … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): We’ve been glad to see the early relief that has been extended to people hurt by this crisis. Expanding unemployment and providing funding to small businesses who keep workers on payroll was a great … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous damage. In addition to the lives lost, over 30 million people have lost their jobs. People and families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, … Continued
This pandemic has spotlighted the need for fresh fruits and vegetables. Pennsylvania’s hardworking farmers, farm workers, farmers market operators, and others in the agricultural industry have shown their commitment to ensuring residents across the commonwealth have access to these products. … Continued
From PathWays PA (http://www.pathwayspa.org): Census data tells us that 13% of Pennsylvania households live in poverty. In reality, even more households don’t have the income they need to reach self-sufficiency. One in four Pennsylvania households – over 846,000 – lack … Continued
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today reminded Pennsylvanians that with spring and warm weather comes farmers market season in the commonwealth. Farmers markets, like grocery stores, offer life-sustaining food and essentials and have been provided guidance from the department for how … Continued