About

Our History

In the early 1980s, the Southern Pines Fellowship of Churches recognized the need for a more coordinated way to provide assistance to Moore County families in crisis. At the time, struggling families often went from church to church seeking help. While many requests were genuine, the process was inconsistent and inefficient.

To address this, eleven charter congregations joined forces to form the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care:

The Coalition held its first formal meeting on September 15, 1985. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the State of North Carolina on October 4, 1985, and officers were elected that December. The Town of Southern Pines agreed to lease a building on West Pennsylvania Avenue for $1 per year, and on May 1, 1986, the Coalition officially opened its doors.

For more than two decades, the Coalition operated from that original location. In 2007, a successful capital campaign funded the construction of a dedicated Client Services building on West Indiana Avenue—land generously donated to the Town of Southern Pines by Voit Gilmore for community use. On June 22, 2007, the Voit Gilmore Client Services Center was dedicated.

Today, the Coalition serves the community from two campuses. The Coalition Resale Shops & Donation Center on West Pennsylvania Avenue houses a sorting facility and four unique resale stores, while the Gilmore Client Services Center on West Indiana Avenue provides direct assistance to families in need across Moore County.

Supporting Congregations (click to expand/collapse)

Note: 11 Churches are marked “charter” for founding congregations.

Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Beulah Hill Baptist Church
Brownson Memorial Presbyterian
Calvary Baptist Church
Cameron Baptist Church
Cameron Presbyterian Church
Chapel In The Pines
Church of Wide Fellowship
Christ Church Anglican
Christ Community Church
Christ Fellowship Church
Christ Way Deliverance
Community Congregational Church
Community Friends Church
Community Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church of Pinehurst
Cool Springs Methodist
Culdee Presbyterian Church
Cypress Presbyterian Church
Deep Creek Baptist Church
Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Eureka Presbyterian Church
Fairview Baptist Church
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Faithful Bible Church
First Baptist Church of Aberdeen
First Baptist Church of Pinehurst
First Baptist Church of Southern Pines
First Baptist Church of West End
First Church of Christ Scientist
First Presbyterian Church Carthage
Fryes Chapel Freewill Baptist Church
Grace Church
Harrington Chapel Freewill Baptist Church
Jackson Springs Presbyterian Church
Jesus is King Deliverance Church
Manly Presbyterian Church
Marannatha Church
Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Page Memorial United Methodist Church
Pinebluff United Methodist Church
Pinehurst United Methodist Church
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Prosperity Friends Church
Redeemer Church, PCA
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sandhills Alliance Church
Sandhills Assembly Church of God
Sandhills Jewish Congregation
Seventh Day Adventist of Southern Pines
Southern Pines United Methodist
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
St. James Lutheran Church
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Temple Beth-El
The Village Chapel
Trinity AME Zion Church
Trinity Christian Fellowship Church
Union Presbyterian Church
West End Presbyterian Church
West End United Methodist Church
White Hill Presbyterian Church
Yates-Thagard Baptist Church

Coming Soon...Our New Aberdeen Resale Shop

We’re excited to announce that the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care is expanding to better serve our community. A brand-new resale shop will soon open in Aberdeen, offering gently used clothing, furniture, and household goods at affordable prices. Just like our other locations in Southern Pines, every purchase will directly support programs that provide food, clothing, financial assistance, and resources to families in need across Moore County. Stay tuned for opening day details and special promotions.

Our Promise

Our Mission

The Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care exists to meet the urgent needs of Moore County residents by providing food, clothing, and financial assistance to those facing unexpected hardship. Through our Client Services Center, we connect individuals and families with community resources, offer programs that promote self-sufficiency, and ensure that no one faces hunger or crisis alone. Supported by generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and the proceeds from our Resale Shops, we work every day to provide both immediate relief and long-term solutions that restore hope, dignity, and stability.

Our Vision

We envision a stronger, more compassionate Moore County where every person has access to the basic necessities of life, the opportunity to become self-reliant, and the support of a caring community in times of need. By combining emergency services with sustainable assistance programs—such as mentoring, employment support, clothing and household goods, and seasonal initiatives like Shoes for Students—we strive to break cycles of crisis and create pathways to lasting independence for all who call our community home.

Support The Coalition

Every gift helps provide food, shelter, and essential support to Moore County families in need. Your generosity keeps hope alive.