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City Council, activists call for $10 million 'food justice fund' from federal covid money; mayor says money isn't available

In a public hearing this week, Pittsburgh City Council members and activists called for the creation of a $10 million “food justice fund” using American Rescue Plan Act dollars, though the Mayor’s Office said that federal funding isn’t available for such an initiative. Councilwoman Deb Gross late last year sponsored ....

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Advocates call on Pittsburgh to put $10M toward supporting groups serving the hungry

Pittsburgh City Council heard from more than 30 speakers Wednesday about the city's issues with food inequities. Many called on members to establish a food justice fund. ....

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Café on the Corner Serves Soul Food in Pittsburgh With A Side of Community Service

Café on the Corner’s Kitchen of Grace program in Marshall-Shadeland guides young people toward brighter futures. ....

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Allegheny County to launch pilot program for low-income public transit users

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced Tuesday that the county will soon be embark on a 12-month pilot program to provide some low-income transit users with discounted transit passes, with the goal of potentially launching a permanent program in late 2023. The program is being facilitated through the county’s Department ....

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Pilot program extends reduced bus fare to some SNAP-eligible adults

A pilot program set to being mid-November will extend reduced bus fares to some SNAP-eligible residents of Allegheny County. The program could be extended if it proves successful. ....

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