We are open. We have food. We are here to help. We continue to adapt our operations to ensure ongoing food distribution in as safe a manner as possible and within the confines of our more limited volunteer capacity and social distancing requirements.
- Free daily hot lunch/produce outside:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12pm-3pm
- Free monthly groceries (Food Pantry):
- In person shopping or Express pick up- M/T/F 12pm-3pm, Th 12pm-7pm, and the 3rd Sat/month 9am-12pm
- Curbside pick up- M/T/F 3pm-4pm & TH 5pm-7:30pm & 3rd Sat/month 9am-12pm
- Food Pantry delivery schedule varies
- Warming Center (for those experiencing homelessness):
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am-3pm
To-Go Meals (along with snacks), Fresh Produce, and Bread. Distributed outside from our beautiful new shed. Daily, 12-3.
(Think of this as a combination of lunch, breakfast, snacks, and fresh food distribution all in one.) Freshly made hot lunches are packaged and distributed with an optional second lunch of a sandwich given. Produce is pre-packaged and given out one per person. Choices available for bread, sweets, and bonus items. No registration or residency requirements. Please bring your own bags. All are welcome!
Food Pantry is open. M,T, & F 12-3. Plus, 12-7 on Thursday and 9-12 on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Curbside Pickup is 3pm-4pm M, T, F, 5-7:30pm TH, and 9-12pm every 3rd Saturday.
The Food Pantry is open for masked and socially distanced safe shopping! Please bring your own bags! If you are in a rush or not ready to come back into the building, we are distributing pre-assembled groceries including lots of canned goods, grains, fresh milk, eggs, cheese, meat and produce as well as toiletries/hygiene products and pet food. While groceries are pre-assembled, please let us know your preferences for types of meat, dairy, toiletries, and any special requests.
There are 4 options to get your groceries. 1) in-person shopping (please bring your own bags) 2) express pickup onsite of pre-packaged groceries without the wait of in person shopping 3)Scheduled no-contact curbside pick up: You sign up ahead of time, and we deliver groceries to the trunk of your car at the Center. 4) Delivery: schedule varies depending on location. Email pantry@amherstsurvival.org for more information. See Food Pantry for more information on how to register, and more detail on the options above about how to get your groceries.
Warming/Cooling Center is open (for those experiencing homelessness). Daily 9am-3pm.
The warming/cooling center has tables and chairs to sit inside out of the elements (masks are mandatory). Showers, computers, and laundry facilities are available, plus a charging station. Only for those who are currently experiencing homelessness.
If you are sick (with anything), please stay home.
Call the Center or sign up for curbside pickup, and we will make arrangements to get food to you in the parking lot, have someone else pick it up for you, or deliver it to your home.
A note about safety:
Surgical or KN95/N95 masks, worn securely over nose and mouth, are required for everyone inside of our building. Surgical masks are provided if needed. If you are unable or unwilling to wear a mask, we will gladly fulfill your grocery order via express or curbside pick-up while you wait outside. Masks are optional when outside at the ASC.
We have extensive sanitation processes in place. Safe food handling practices are being strictly adhered to. The above changes in our operations help ensure all guests and volunteers maintain the minimum 6 feet of separation while working and while accessing food.
All staff and volunteers complete a COVID Self-Check each day to ensure they are healthy and are in compliance with statewide travel regulations. All staff and volunteers wash or sanitize their hands regularly.
The Community Store and Health Clinic are temporarily closed.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to making sure that we are able to continue to provide food to all those who need it. We recognize that many already low-wage workers are now unemployed. We know that neighbors who are undocumented have not been eligible for unemployment benefits. We know that many who depend on food from the Center are also those most vulnerable to illness. We are doing everything we can to ensure that we continue to provide meals and groceries to all who need them for the long haul, in as low-risk an environment as possible.
Thank you!
Thank you for your support, participation, and all you do as a member of our community.
–Lev Ben-Ezra, Executive Director
How you can help:
1. Donate!
The thing we need most right now are donations to our COVID-19 Hunger Relief Fund. Financial Contributions of all sizes help cover the significant costs of continuing operations amidst this crisis, including additional food, cleaning supplies, and staffing. amherstsurvival.org/donate
2. Volunteer.
We are looking for volunteers for onsite shifts (variety of duties) and for grocery delivery (must be able to lift 40+ pounds). Please email volunteer@amherstsurvival.org for further information or to sign up!
