We look forward to returning to our full scope of programming as soon as it is safe to do so.
The Amherst Survival Center is a community center where we provide resources that help people to meet their basic needs. We provide free meals (community meals) and free groceries (food pantry, mobile programs, and fresh food distribution) and a free health clinic, as well as a resource center. We have services for those experiencing homelessness, such as laundry, showers, a warming/cooling center with computers. We have temporarily closed our free community store.
Hours:
AMHERST SURVIVAL CENTER OPEN HOURS AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Monday: 12 pm to 3 pm, Tuesday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Closed Wednesdays
Thursday: 12 pm to 7pm, Friday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Plus monthly Saturday hours:
3rd Sat /Month: 9 am to 12 pm (Food Pantry Only)
FOOD PANTRY :
Nutritious staples for individuals & families from 13 towns.
Monthly pick-up. Brief intake required.
On site pickup: Mon/Tues/Fri 12pm-3pm Thurs 12 pm-7pm
3rd Saturday/month 9am-12pm Curbside Pickup: M/T/F: 3pm-4pm Thurs: 5pm-7:30pm 3rd Saturday/month 9am-12am Delivery: Schedule varies. Email pantry@amherstsurvival.org for more information.
COMMUNITY MEALS:
To Go Hot Lunch Distributed to all.
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 12pm-3pm
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY:
1st W/month 1-2 pm located at the Boulders Apartment Homes located at 156 Brittany Drive in Amherst
FRESH PRODUCE & BAKED GOODS:
Distributed to all.
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 12-3
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Warming center, showers, laundry and lockers:
M/T/Th/F 9am-3pm (last load of laundry must be in 1.5 hours before close, last shower is 30 min. before close)
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