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.

Family Center Update

SHIM’s South Hills Family Center has relocated from 41 Macek Drive to 1400 Lebanon Church Road. Hear from our Director of Programs about the benefits of this transition in this article.

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Playground solicitation posts

Help us build a playground!

The absence of an outdoor play area at our new site is a significant challenge for our Early Childhood Program. For children aged 3-5, outdoor play is critical to their cognitive, social, and physical development.

It is essential that we provide a safe, engaging, and well-equipped outdoor environment for these children to learn, grow, and interact.

We’re asking you to invest in local children’s health and well-being by helping us fund the playground installation.

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Back to School

Help kids go back to school with confidence!

Last school year only just ended, but we’re already thinking ahead! Can you help by providing in-kind back-to-school necessities? Host a drive during the month of July to help local kids!

SHIM by the numbers:

SHIM helped 8,500+ individuals in 2024.
SHIM food pantries welcomed 870 new households in 2024.
SHIM food pantries benefitted 7,905 individuals in 2024.
Over 900 children receive food from SHIM pantries each month, and 200 receive over 5,000 diapers.
Last year 349 students benefited from SHIM’s Youth Programs.
SHIM provided over $71,146 in utility assistance through the Dollar Energy Fund to approximately 150 individuals last year.
Caring service coordinators helped 181 clients access $110,527 through essential programs related to financial hardship and housing stability.
309 volunteers powered SHIM programs, dedicating 15,302 hours in 2024.

Ways to help others

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

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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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