Interested in Volunteering?
Email us for more information about virtual volunteer orientations!
Exciting things are happening at the Amherst Survival Center!
Our indoor dining and activities are in full swing. We 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 bread/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 happening!
All programming is updated on our community calendar. Stay tuned for lots of great options and let us know if you have ideas! Email programdirector@amherstsurvival.org.
Fresh Food Distribution will continue to be available outside from 12-3 M/T/TH/F and inside from 3-7 on T/TH.
Self selection of free produce, bread, and sweets is available outside in the shed and inside in the dining room from 3-7 on T/TH. 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!
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
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ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Health Insurance Navigator
Health Insurance Navigator
A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm.
4 events,
Wildflower Alliance
Wildflower Alliance
Representatives from the Wildflower Alliance will share resources about navigating services in Amherst every Tuesday from 12-2PM.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Feed Democracy: with Rep. Mindy Domb
Feed Democracy: with Rep. Mindy Domb
Join Rep. Mindy Domb for a convo about issues that matter the most to you. Submit your questions ahead of time at the front office!
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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,
3 events,
Eliot Homeless Services
Eliot Homeless Services
A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite on Thurs 12-2pm.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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.
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. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
4 events,
Wildflower Alliance
Wildflower Alliance
Representatives from the Wildflower Alliance will share resources about navigating services in Amherst every Tuesday from 12-2PM.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
SNAP Sign Up
SNAP Sign Up
An ASC volunteer will assist anyone enrolling in SNAP. Make an appointment in advance in the front office.
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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.
1 event,
4 events,
Eliot Homeless Services
Eliot Homeless Services
A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite on Thurs 12-2pm.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Sewing & Mending with Mary Ellen & Kristin
Sewing & Mending with Mary Ellen & Kristin
Need your clothes repaired but can't make it to a tailor? Sign-up for our sewing workshop in the front office! Mary Ellen and Kristin can repair your clothes, or teach […]
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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.
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. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Writing with Lynne
Writing with Lynne
Use the Amherst Writing Method and practice writing in a support environment. No previous experience required. All are welcome!
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Health Insurance Navigator
Health Insurance Navigator
A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm.
4 events,
Wildflower Alliance
Wildflower Alliance
Representatives from the Wildflower Alliance will share resources about navigating services in Amherst every Tuesday from 12-2PM.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
SNAP Sign Up
SNAP Sign Up
An ASC volunteer will assist anyone enrolling in SNAP. Make an appointment in advance in the front office.
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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,
4 events,
Tunes @ Noon with Tony Silva
Tunes @ Noon with Tony Silva
Join us as we kick off Latinx Heritage Month with Tony Silva’s Spanish guitar. This program is supported in part by a grant from the South Hadley Cultural Council and […]
Eliot Homeless Services
Eliot Homeless Services
A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite on Thurs 12-2pm.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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.
2 events,
Coloring with Becky from Amherst Recreation
Coloring with Becky from Amherst Recreation
Join Becky for a relaxing, self-paced coloring session. There will be a variety of coloring tools like gel pens, crayons, colored pencils, and markers and coloring pages that range from […]
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
1 event,
0 events,
4 events,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Fitness with Anthony
Fitness with 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!
Health Insurance Navigator
Health Insurance Navigator
A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm.
5 events,
Healing Spa Day with the Village of Light
Healing Spa Day with the Village of Light
Practitioners from the Village of Light Ashram in Leverett, MA offer their healing touch through Reiki, Shiatsu, foot massage, and other gentle arts and skills. Sign up for a 20 […]
Wildflower Alliance
Wildflower Alliance
Representatives from the Wildflower Alliance will share resources about navigating services in Amherst every Tuesday from 12-2PM.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
SNAP Sign Up
SNAP Sign Up
An ASC volunteer will assist anyone enrolling in SNAP. Make an appointment in advance in the front office.
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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,
4 events,
Eliot Homeless Services
Eliot Homeless Services
A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite on Thurs 12-2pm.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Sewing & Mending with Mary Ellen & Kristin
Sewing & Mending with Mary Ellen & Kristin
Need your clothes repaired but can’t make it to a tailor? Sign-up for our sewing workshop in the front office! Mary Ellen and Kristin can repair your clothes, or teach […]
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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.
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. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Health Insurance Navigator
Health Insurance Navigator
A representative from Musante Health Center will assist with Mass Health insurance paperwork on Mondays 1-3pm.
4 events,
Wildflower Alliance
Wildflower Alliance
Representatives from the Wildflower Alliance will share resources about navigating services in Amherst every Tuesday from 12-2PM.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
SNAP Sign Up
SNAP Sign Up
An ASC volunteer will assist anyone enrolling in SNAP. Make an appointment in advance in the front office.
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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,
4 events,
Eliot Homeless Services
Eliot Homeless Services
A representative from Eliot Homeless Services will be onsite on Thurs 12-2pm.
ASC Services
ASC Services
Daily lunch in the dining room will be served from 12pm-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Sewing & Mending with Mary Ellen & Kristin
Sewing & Mending with Mary Ellen & Kristin
Need your clothes repaired but can’t make it to a tailor? Sign-up for our sewing workshop in the front office! Mary Ellen and Kristin can repair your clothes, or teach […]
Food Pantry Extended Hours
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.
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. Both meat and vegetarian options will be offered. The dining room and picnic […]
Feed Democracy: Rep. Mindy Domb
Feed Democracy: Rep. Mindy Domb
Join Rep. Mindy Domb for a convo about issues that matter the most to you. Submit your questions ahead of time at the front office!
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