Neighbors helping neighbors

SHIM’s mission is to mobilize community resources and implement sustainable programs that compassionately help our neighbors meet basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency and build community.

How can we help you?

Food & more

Food, clothing, and utility assistance.

You & your family

Support programs for children, families, and individuals.

Our community

Interfaith initiatives, community gardens and more.

Hunger@Home pantry client with volunteer

Every week, more of our neighbors are coming to our food pantries with the same quiet worry: How will I feed my family this week?

Rising food prices, unexpected expenses, and SNAP eligibility changes have pushed many households right to the edge. Families who never imagined needing help are now regularly shopping at our pantries.

Investing in SHIM builds a stronger, more equitable South Hills.

From the new South Hills Family Center to its expanding food access initiatives, SHIM delivers long-term value that benefits the entire region. Programs like family support, youth development, and immigrant services not only change lives but also yield measurable returns for taxpayers and communities.

This number is based on the total cost-savings divided by direct spending in Allegheny County. For every $1 spent by SHIM, $3 in cost savings is generated for Allegheny County.

Family Center Update

SHIM’s South Hills Family Center has relocated from 41 Macek Drive to 1400 Lebanon Church Road. Learn how this move helps us expand services and offer stronger support for families across the South Hills.

1400 Lebanon Church Rd, new family center

SHIM by the numbers:

SHIM helped 9,000+ individuals in 2025.
SHIM food pantries welcomed 814 new households in 2025.
SHIM food pantries benefitted 8,757 individuals in 2025.
Over 900 children receive food from SHIM pantries each month, and 200 receive over 5,000 diapers.
Last year 500+ students benefited from SHIM’s Youth Programs.
SHIM received over 1,6oo calls for help last year.
Caring service coordinators helped 308 clients access $210,332 in emergency grants in 2025.
300 volunteers powered SHIM programs, dedicating 18,396 hours in 2025.

Ways to help others

Join us to combat hunger and hopelessness with food, clothing, employment assistance, and a lift up to a better life.

Staff photo Oct 2024

Employment Opportunities

We are hiring!

If you love helping your neighbors and enjoy a good work-life balance, you’ll love being part of our team!

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