Amherst Survival Center

Helping Neighbors in Need

WE ARE OPEN. WE HAVE FOOD. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

All meals provided to go. Groceries available.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 12pm – 3pm for on-site services.
Pantry open Thursday 5-7pm and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm.
Delivery schedule varies based on location.

IMPORTANT COVID UPDATES
Group hiking in H4H

Hike for Hunger 2021

Are you looking for a fun and challenging way to support the Amherst Survival Center? Join us for our 2nd annual month-long Hike for Hunger, an opportunity for you to be outside and active while ensuring our neighbors have access to nutritious food. Register today and start collecting donations on your webpage. Come October, head out on the trails wherever and whenever you’d like. You’ll receive a 2021 Hike for Hunger t-shirt and have a chance to win some great prizes.

REGISTER NOW

COMMUNITY MEALS

Breakfast bar, daily lunch, weekly dinner

FOOD PANTRY & MOBILE PROGRAMS

Monthly grocery shop and delivery

FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Daily access to fresh produce, bread, and prepared foods

COMMUNITY STORE

Clothing and housewares

FREE HEALTH CLINIC

Doctors and nurses on site

RESOURCE CENTER & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES


On-site access to community resources and fun activities

We look forward to a time when we can once again provide free clothing, free medical care, and free community activities. We look forward to allowing community members inside the building to use our public computers, phone, and limited copy/fax services. We can’t wait to provide this in a warm community center environment, with activities ranging from live music to sewing workshops to office hours with elected officials.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What to expect at the Amherst Survival Center

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.

During your visit, you are welcome to access any of the resources provided. The food pantry can only be accessed once a month, but everything else (meals, fresh food distribution, resource center, showers, laundry, mail) can be accessed every day we are open.

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.

VOLUNTEER INFO

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is an opportunity for individuals who want to play a bigger part in the cycle of giving and receiving that defines the Amherst Survival Center. Engaging volunteers in our work is also part of our mission.

Map of building

Look at this map to see our full list of pre-Covid services. We cannot wait to return to something like this once again once it’s safe enough to do so!