Interested in Volunteering?
Email us for more information about virtual volunteer orientations! Upcoming dates include:
Thursday, November 17, 4:30-5:30pm · Tuesday, November 29, 2:30-3:30pm · Thursday, December 8, 4:30-5:30pm · Friday, December 9, 2-3pm · Wednesday, December 14, 9-10am · Thursday, December 15, 5-6pm · Monday, December 19, 3-4pm · Thursday, December 29, 4-5pm.
In-person orientations available by request!
The 2022-23 Gift Catalog is here!
Help support the Amherst Survival Center. This holiday season, we invite you to honor your friends, family, or business associates by making a donation in their name.
Exciting things are happening at the Amherst Survival Center!
As we re-open our indoor dining and activities, we recognize that COVID is not over and will be with us for some time. We will continue to offer high quality masks to anyone wanting them at the Center. We have excellent air-filtration, increased sanitation, and protocols for staying home when sick. Additionally, we will continue to offer meal service and produce outside, so anyone who doesn’t want to eat indoors is welcome to eat in the picnic area or to take a meal to-go.
What to expect when you visit
When you arrive you will be asked one simple question—”Where do you live?” We need this information to keep track of how many people come in a day from what area.
If you have a question, ask anyone! They may know the answer or be able to point you in the direction of a person who can help. Staff and volunteers outside are happy to help you find the information you need.
Parking
There is limited parking available in our lot. Please do not park on grass or in other restricted spaces. Extra parking is available on the street on Cowl’s road. Do NOT park at Cowl’s Lumber, Watroba’s, or ProSensing. These businesses are strong supporters of the Amherst Survival Center and need their parking for their customers.
Look for these changes:
The Center space is open to all from 12-3 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
This will include access to the dining room, picnic area, pantry, resource center, computers, community activities, and services for folks experiencing homelessness. Lunch service will extend throughout this window (served from 12-2:30, rather than the 1-hour lunch service before COVID).
Lots of great Community Activities and Resource Center programming is in the works!
All programming will be updated on our community calendar. Stay tuned for lots of great options and let us know if you have ideas! Email programdirector@amherstsurvival.org. We will continue to offer lunches to-go from the outdoor shed between 12-3. Folks are still welcome to take lunches home for family members.
Fresh Food Distribution will continue to be available outside from 12-3.
Self selection of free produce, bread, and sweets is available outside in the shed. All are welcome.
The pantry is also open on Thursdays until 7 pm and on the 3rd Saturday each month from 9am-12pm!
Curbside pick-up and grocery delivery are ongoing. No changes to these hours or availability!
Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry
Expanded Hours & Options
Free groceries (10+ days worth) available for all household members. Open to everyone in our service area. No income cap. No citizenship questions (not subject to the Public Charge rule). No ID or documentation required. You can register and take food home in the same day. Register online, in person, by phone at 413-594-3968 x109, or email pantry@amherstsurvival.org and we can mail you the form to complete at home.
Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
0 events,
3 events,
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
All are welcome. Available for patients ages 2+. No appointment needed. No insurance needed. Free for all.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Navigators will be available for open office hours to assist with applying for health insurance coverage, provide information about documents required to apply, explain the steps for enrollment into a […]
2 events,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
Community Feedback with Carleen: Tues, Nov 29, 1:30-2:30pm
Community Feedback with Carleen: Tues, Nov 29, 1:30-2:30pm
Join Carleen, our Program Director, for a casual conversation about the ASC.
0 events,
1 event,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
2 events,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
SNAP Sign Up at the ASC
SNAP Sign Up at the ASC
Looking for assistance signing up for SNAP benefits? We can help. SNAP enrollment assistance will be available at the ASC every other Friday. Appointments are available at 12pm, 1pm, or […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
All are welcome. Available for patients ages 2+. No appointment needed. No insurance needed. Free for all.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Navigators will be available for open office hours to assist with applying for health insurance coverage, provide information about documents required to apply, explain the steps for enrollment into a […]
1 event,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
1 event,
Mobile Food Program
Mobile Food Program
Free food, including produce, from the Food Bank of Western Mass. All are welcome. Every 1st Wednesday of each month from 1pm-2pm. Located at the Boulders 156 Brittany Manor Dr. […]
1 event,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
1 event,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
All are welcome. Available for patients ages 2+. No appointment needed. No insurance needed. Free for all.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Navigators will be available for open office hours to assist with applying for health insurance coverage, provide information about documents required to apply, explain the steps for enrollment into a […]
1 event,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
0 events,
1 event,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
2 events,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The dining room and picnic area will be open to the public from […]
SNAP Sign Up at the ASC
SNAP Sign Up at the ASC
Looking for assistance signing up for SNAP benefits? We can help. SNAP enrollment assistance will be available at the ASC every other Friday. Appointments are available at 12pm, 1pm, or […]
1 event,
Food Pantry Open
Food Pantry Open
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, the Food Pantry at the ASC is open from 9am-12pm. Hope to see you there!
0 events,
2 events,
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
All are welcome. Available for patients ages 2+. No appointment needed. No insurance needed. Free for all.
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Navigators will be available for open office hours to assist with applying for health insurance coverage, provide information about documents required to apply, explain the steps for enrollment into a […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
ASC Health Clinic Drop in Hours
All are welcome. Available for patients ages 2+. No appointment needed. No insurance needed. Free for all.
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Health Insurance Navigator Office Hours at the ASC
Navigators will be available for open office hours to assist with applying for health insurance coverage, provide information about documents required to apply, explain the steps for enrollment into a […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
SNAP Sign Up at the ASC
SNAP Sign Up at the ASC
Looking for assistance signing up for SNAP benefits? We can help. SNAP enrollment assistance will be available at the ASC every other Friday. Appointments are available at 12pm, 1pm, or […]
0 events,
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
English
Chinese (Simplified)
Pashto
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
