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Fall 2022-Home

Indoor dining and indoor community activities are now open!

The Amherst Survival Center revives the heart of who we are.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Interested in Volunteering?

Email us for more information about virtual volunteer orientations!

EMAIL FOR MORE INFO

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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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 Tuesday and Thursday 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!

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

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.

In Person Shopping

Monday & Friday: 12 pm-3 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 12 pm-7 pm
Third Saturday of the month: 9 am-12 pm

Shop onsite, indoors through our newly expanded full choice pantry. Select items off the shelf, choosing what foods work for you/your household. Please bring your own bags!

Open Hours Express

Monday & Friday 12 pm-3 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 12 pm-7 pm

Want to skip the line, or don’t want to come inside? Come anytime during our open hours, check-in right from line, let us know your preferences, and get your pre-packaged groceries. When you get here, let any staff outside know that you want to do Express!

Curbside Pickup

Monday & Friday 3 pm-4 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 5 pm-7:30 pm
Third Saturday of the month: 9 am-12 pm

Sign up in advance for fast, easy, no-contact, no wait curbside pick-up here:

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Delivery

The Food Pantry’s delivery schedule varies depending upon location.


Email pantry@amherstsurvival.org to learn about delivery availability in your neighborhood.

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May 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ASC CLOSED

ASC is closed for Memorial Day.

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Health Insurance Navigator

May 29 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm at the ASC.

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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Eliot Homeless Services

June 1 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Eliot Homeless Services

A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite at the ASC on Thursday from 12-2pm.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

June 1 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

Free Medical Clinic

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Fitness with Coach Anthony

June 5 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Fitness with Coach Anthony

Using your body weight, Anthony will work on your stability, balance, and strength. He will accommodate/modify exercises to you. All skill levels welcome!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

June 5 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm at the ASC.

1 event, 6

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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Mobile Food Program

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Mobile Food Program

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Eliot Homeless Services

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Eliot Homeless Services

A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite at the ASC on Thursday from 12-2pm.

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

June 8 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

Free Medical Clinic

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Fitness with Coach Anthony

June 12 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Fitness with Coach Anthony

Using your body weight, Anthony will work on your stability, balance, and strength. He will accommodate/modify exercises to you. All skill levels welcome!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

June 12 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm at the ASC.

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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Eliot Homeless Services

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Eliot Homeless Services

A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite at the ASC on Thursday from 12-2pm.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

June 15 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tunes@Noon

June 16 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tunes@Noon

Small Change has been entertaining Western Massachusetts audiences for many years. The band plays an eclectic mix of tunes including swing, standards, folk, Hawaiian and old-time tunes.  Everyone in the […]

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

Free Medical Clinic

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Fitness with Coach Anthony

June 19 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Fitness with Coach Anthony

Using your body weight, Anthony will work on your stability, balance, and strength. He will accommodate/modify exercises to you. All skill levels welcome!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

June 19 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm at the ASC.

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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

June 20 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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Eliot Homeless Services

June 22 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

Eliot Homeless Services

A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite at the ASC on Thursday from 12-2pm.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

June 22 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

Free Medical Clinic

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Fitness with Coach Anthony

June 26 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Fitness with Coach Anthony

Using your body weight, Anthony will work on your stability, balance, and strength. He will accommodate/modify exercises to you. All skill levels welcome!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

June 26 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Health Insurance Navigator

A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm at the ASC.

1 event, 27

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

June 27 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

0 events, 28

2 events, 29

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

Eliot Homeless Services

June 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

Eliot Homeless Services

A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite at the ASC on Thursday from 12-2pm.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

June 29 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Food Pantry Extended Hours

The ASC food pantry is open from 12-3pm on Monday and Friday. It is open from 12-7pm on both Tuesday and Thursday.

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May 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ASC CLOSED

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Health Insurance Navigator

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Eliot Homeless Services

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Fitness with Coach Anthony

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Health Insurance Navigator

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Mobile Food Program

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Eliot Homeless Services

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Fitness with Coach Anthony

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Health Insurance Navigator

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Eliot Homeless Services

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Tunes@Noon

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Fitness with Coach Anthony

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Health Insurance Navigator

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Eliot Homeless Services

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Medical Clinic at the ASC

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Fitness with Coach Anthony

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Health Insurance Navigator

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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Eliot Homeless Services

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Food Pantry Extended Hours

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COMMUNITY CENTER & MEALS:
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PANTRY:
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Address:

P.O. Box 9629
138 Sunderland Rd.
North Amherst, MA 01059

Ph: 413-549-3968  amherstsurvival@amherstsurvival.org

We are on the PVTA bus route:

PVTA Bus 33 schedule

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