Basic Needs Assistance
SHIM helps neighbors meet basic needs through food pantries, a free clothing closet, and a yearly back to school distribution.
Food Pantries
SHIM food pantries occur six times per month at three locations:
SHIM South Hills Family Center
41 Macek Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Baldwin United Presbyterian Church
201 Knoedler Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236
SHIM Center at Bethel Park
5301 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102
*Pantry dates may vary due to holidays or other scheduling conflicts, so check the Pantry Calendar (below) for exact dates.
Pantry Eligibility
Our three fully stocked food pantries are available to eligible neighbors in the following South Hills school districts: Baldwin-Whitehall, Bethel Park, South Park, Keystone Oaks, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair. In addition to food, cleaning and personal care items are also available. Diapers are offered thanks to a partnership with the Western PA Diaper Bank and pet food is available thanks to Animal Friends.
One-time emergency food is available to anyone in need. Registration is not required for first-time pantry visits.
Seniors
Senior food boxes are available on a monthly basis for eligible seniors aged 60 and older.
Updates
Due to renovation, Bethel Park’s pantry distributions are currently being held outdoors, and some items may be prepackaged.
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Please contact Molly Penderville at mpenderville@shimcares.org or 412-854-9120 ext. 108 for more information.
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SHIM provides clothing and small household items to South Hills neighbors. Operating Mondays from 10am-1pm each week, SHIM’s Clothing Closet provides free clothing for infants, children, and adults all year round. THIS PROGRAM IS SCHEDULED TO REOPEN IN SPRING 2024.
Clothing Closet
Financial and Utility Assistance
We also help individuals and families with emergency financial aid, utility assistance, employment support and more.
Additional Assistance
Youth and Family Support
SHIM offers an array of programs to children and families, such as parenting classes, Immigrant Services and Connections (ISAC), support groups, home visits, Early Childhood Program, After School, Youth Mentoring and Summer Camp.
Back to School
Every August SHIM hosts Back to School distributions to help South Hills kids go back to school with the backpacks and supplies that they need.
