In January 2020, St. Mary Magdalene Parish was formed from the merger of three churches: St. Bede in Point Breeze, St.Charles Lwanga in Homewood, and St. James in Wilkinsburg. As a result of the merger, the social services provided at these churches has also merged, yet their physical presences has remained unique and distinct in the neighborhoods they have served for decades. St. James is home to the Ministry Center building behind St. James Church. For more than 35 years, Saint James has been a beacon of hope for Wilkinsburg and surrounding communities, especially as our neighborhood has weathered the storms of joblessness, poverty, aging, drugs and hopelessness . A food and paper products bank is run from that location, and provides help to individuals and families in crisis, meeting needs for food, financial assistance with rent, utilities, etc., clothing, household goods, etc. and supplies for children from birth to 10 years. Referrals to outside social agencies are made as necessary.