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Building a Just, Equitable, and Sustainable Food System.

  • Home
  • About
    • PFPC Guiding Principles
    • Pennsylvania Food Alliances and Food Policy Councils
  • Who We Are
    • Full Council Meetings
    • Staff
    • Steering Committee
    • Intern Projects
  • Working Groups
    • Food & Health Equity
    • Food Access Initiatives
    • Urban Agriculture
    • Regional Food Economy
  • Resources
    • Best Practices
    • Databases, Directories, Maps & Infographics
    • Food Hubs & Cooperatives
    • Funding Opportunities
    • Leveraging Capacity
    • National Food Policy Councils
    • Reports
    • Videos
  • 2018 Farm Bill
    • PFPC 2018 Farm Bill Guide
    • Farm Bill Study Guide
    • Navigating the Farm Bil: What’s at Stake for Food Policy Counci
    • Organizational 2018 Farm Bill Priorities
    • Infographics
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 PFPC Calendar

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 Blog Entries

  • PFPC Staff Selected for Mentorship through the Food Systems Leadership Network
  • PFPC weighs in on updated plans to develop the Strip District Produce Terminal
  • March 2018 Meeting Notes
  • January 2018 Meeting Notes
  • November 2017 Meeting Notes
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News

Food Policy & Systems - In the News

March 16, 2018 - http://wesa.fm/term/food-access#stream/0
Macrch 16, 2018 - https://www.publicsource.org/tag/food-policy/
March 16, 2018 - In the fight for food security, Pittsburgh brings a lot to the table
March 4, 2018 - Why the URA is encouraging urban agriculture with its new Farm-a-Lot program


September 16, 2017 - Farm Aid Spotlight Appalachian Farms to shun development and focus on food
September 16, 2017 - Before the music Begins, Farm Aid Advocates Spread Message of Hope
September 13, 2017 - Who's Next; Meet 16 people working to make Pittsburgh healthier 
September 8, 2017 - There is fresh produce out there -- and a new guide helps Homewood residents find it
September 8, 2017 - This New Housing Complex Has A Bonus: A 23-Acre Farm
September 7, 2017 - Growing Communities in Pittsburgh: Jake Seltman and Grow Pittsburgh 

August 30, 2017 - Looking to address 'inequities' with farmers market, Pittsburgh eyes a study of its own
June 21, 2017 - Food Policy Council and Harvard Release Report on PPS School Food
June 4, 2017 - School Breakfast: as integral as reading time

May 16, 2017 - After Primary win, Bill Peduto is poised to serve a second term as Pittsburgh's Mayor
May 9, 2017 - Pittsburgh 2017 Primary Election Mayoral candidates talk hunger and poverty
May 7, 2017 - Peduto Says time is Right for City to Swing Big
May 2, 2017 - Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates Devour Food Issues at Debate 

January 20, 2017 - So Your World is Falling Apart, Here's How to Build it Back Up Again
January 19, 2017 - Inviting Arts & Creativity into Food Policy Councils

December 12, 2016 - Anti-Hunger Advocates Concerned About Food Stamp Cuts
2016 - Food Policy Networks Announces 2016 Photo Contest Winners- 2nd Place for Collaboration Awarded to Pittsburgh Food Policy Council
October 13, 2016 - Sunday Supper Aims to Bring Community Members Together
October 13, 2016 - Food, Policy, and an Oasis in Homewood: A Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Boddie
October 12, 2016 - Pittsburgh City Council Comics, featuring PFPC Food Day Proclamation
September 22, 2016 - Pa. Officials Say They Will Help fight Hunger
October 4, 2016 - Researchers Find Low Income Individuals Willing to Forgo Produce


Proclamation from County Executive Rich Fitzgerald Declaring October 24th as Food Day. 


October Sign On Letter to USDA  urging Secretary Vilsack to ensure that farmers markets and other direct farmer-to-consumer markets authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP) by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) may do so without incurring costs for equipment, services and transaction fees.


October 2015 RELEASE: 




March 10, 2015 - Pittsburgh's Food Supply: The Haves and the Have Nots
 
October 17, 2014 - Pittsburgh Food Policy Council Supports Pres. Obama's Continued Commitment to Child Nutrition

September 29, 2014 - Duquesne Club Seeks Permission From City to Keep Rooftop Hives


September 15, 2014 - Michigan Based FPC to Present Policy Agenda to County Board of Commissioners


September 9, 2014 - Fixing the Food System from the Base of the Supply Chain


August 31, 2014 - Bar Marco Raises Funds for Charities on a Weekly Bases

May 13, 2013 - New Program Will Allow You to Use Food Stamps


May 9, 2013 - CitiParks Markets to Accept Food Stamps

June 18, 2012 - Pittsburgh Area Markets and Farmers Cultivate Customers on Assistance

June 17, 2012 - Demand for Local Fresh Food Is Up In Pittsburgh

January 6, 2012 - Inaugural Symposium Addresses Food System Topics

October 27, 2011 - Regional Leaders Get Together to Talk Food Policy in Pittsburgh

 

July 19, 2011 - Extension Hosts the Evolving Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC)

 

May 6, 2011 - Public Meeting: Hot to Apply for an Urban Ag Zoning Permit

June 6, 2010 - Food Inc Community Screening at Homewood Library

 

February 17, 2010 - Proposed zoning ordinance could create changes for urban agriculture

 

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                                                                                             photo credit: Penn's Corner Farm Alliance
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June 9, 2015 - Your Environment Update for July 9, 2015
Pennsylvania Funders Uniting Over Food - PFPC was part of this delegation!

 

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