THE
MANY
FACES OF
HUNGER
in the South Hills
South Hills Interfaith
Movement (SHIM)
is helping local
individuals meet
basic needs and
move toward
self‑sufficiency.
J
im had worked at a local hospital for nearly 10 years when
his job was eliminated. Months of searching for a position
with a similar income left him living on his savings. As that
quickly depleted, he struggled to keep the bills paid and his
children fed until landing his next job. That’s when he turned to
South Hills Interfaith Movement’s (SHIM) food pantry.
When Elaine’s husband passed away, she was doing a pretty
good job of managing her expenses on a fixed income. But an
unexpected medical bill left her having to choose between her
prescriptions and food. She needed a loca