South Hills Interfaith Movement - SHIM

09/12/2026

Let’s Fill the Shelves! 🛒✨

It’s , and there is no better time to start a food drive! Whether it’s with your coworkers, your neighborhood, or your faith group, every can and box donated helps keep a local family fed.

We are currently in need of:

🥫Canned protein (tuna, chicken, beans)
🥜Peanut butter
🥣Cereal and oatmeal
🍝Pasta sauce
🐱Pet food

Ready to host a drive? Head to https://bit.ly/3Pa36xT for a list of our most-needed items and details on where to drop off your donations. Let’s show how much the South Hills cares!

09/11/2026

More than a food pantry. 🧡✨

At SHIM, we believe that self-sufficiency is the driving force behind everything we do. Whether it’s delivering fresh groceries to a neighbor who can’t leave their home, providing 24-hour food lockers for working parents, or offering one-on-one financial mentorship, our goal is to help our neighbors move from crisis to stability.

This video takes you behind the scenes of our work and introduces you to the incredible volunteers and community members who make it all possible. It’s a powerful reminder that hunger doesn't have a specific "look," and that we are all stronger when we look out for one another.

Watch the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hbnXSJ

From stories of overcoming debt to the deep friendships formed through our delivery programs, this is what "neighbors helping neighbors" truly looks like in the South Hills. 🤝

Take a look behind our food pantries and see how our self-sufficien...

09/10/2026

🌟 Today marks the start of Welcoming Week! 🌟

At SHIM, every day is an opportunity to build a community where everyone feels they belong. Through our work with refugees and immigrants, we see firsthand how our neighborhoods grow stronger when neighbors of all backgrounds come together to support one another.

Welcoming Week is a time to affirm what we strive for all year round: creating inclusive spaces where every person—no matter where they were born—has the opportunity to achieve prosperity and feel at home in the South Hills.

When we build strong connections today, we ensure a brighter, more collective future for everyone tomorrow. Join us this week in celebrating the diversity that makes our community so vibrant! 🤝🧡 Read Susan's story at https://bit.ly/49F9v0v.

09/10/2026

📚 Story Time at the SHIM Family Center! 📚

Whether you’re looking for an enriching weekday activity or some weekend fun, we’ve got you covered! We are hosting two upcoming Story Time sessions at our Family Center in West Mifflin, and we would love for you and your little one to join us.

Choose the date that works best for you:

🗓️Saturday, September 12

🗓️Thursday, September 17

It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to enjoy stories, meet new friends, and for parents and caregivers to connect with the community.

📍 Location: SHIM Family Center, 1400 Lebanon Church Rd, West Mifflin
✨ Who: You and your little ones!

We can't wait to see you there for some reading and fun! 📖✨

Learn more about our family programming at https://bit.ly/3N8DSSd.

09/09/2026

Did you know September is Hunger Action Month? 🧡

Hunger isn’t always visible, but it affects our neighbors right here in the South Hills every single day. From families working multiple jobs to seniors on fixed incomes, many in our community are forced to make impossible choices between buying groceries and paying for utilities or medicine. Feeding America estimates that local families are facing a collective $124 million annual shortfall in their food budgets.

This month, we join the nationwide effort to raise awareness and inspire action. Together, we can end hunger one helping at a time.

Learn more about how food insecurity affects our community in this recent blog: https://bit.ly/4vDXi5y.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at SHIM! ✨

Our staff is jumping for joy as we celebrate the hard work and dedication that makes our community so strong. We are so grateful for our incredible team, volunteers, and partners who work tirelessly to support our neighbors in the South Hills.

We hope you’re having a wonderful, relaxing holiday surrounded by friends and family!

(Friendly reminder: SHIM offices and programs are closed today in observance of the holiday. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen tomorrow!) 🙌

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09/07/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all SHIM offices, including the clothing closet, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7.

We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday with your friends and family! We look forward to seeing you when we resume our regular hours on Tuesday. ✨ www.shimcares.org

09/05/2026

While we are still tallying the final numbers and handing out the last few backpacks, we couldn’t wait another moment to say THANK YOU. Because of your generosity and the support of our dedicated community partners, we’ve been able to serve more than 1,500 children this season!

Now that kids are officially back in the classroom, it’s a wonderful feeling to know they are sitting at their desks with the tools they need to focus, learn, and succeed. Whether it’s a fresh notebook, a sturdy backpack, or a set of sharpened pencils, these supplies represent so much more than just "stuff"—they represent a community that believes in their potential.

To everyone who donated, volunteered, and partnered with us: thank you for helping our neighbors start the school year with confidence! ✏️🎒✨ Learn more about how we help kids at https://bit.ly/3Moz3nq.

09/05/2026

🍂 The seasons are changing, and our Free Clothing Closet is ready! 🧥

We are now officially accepting donations of fall and winter clothing to help our neighbors stay warm as the weather cools down.

If you have gently used seasonal items you’d like to pass along, please note our donation details:

📍 Where: South Hills Church of the Nazarene
📅 When: Mondays only
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

⚠️ Holiday Note: We will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We look forward to seeing you and accepting your donations during our regular hours starting the following Monday!

Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us keep our community clothed and cared for! 🧣✨

09/04/2026

Please note: SHIM Center in Bethel Park will close today at 2 p.m. and reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!