Amherst Survival Center

Helping Neighbors in Need

PROGRAMS

We are open. We have food.
We are here to help.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to adapt our operations to ensure continued
food delivery in as safe a manner as possible and within the confines of our more limited volunteer capacity. Please see Important Updates re: COVID-19 for up to date information and details.

IMPORTANT: CHANGES REGARDING COVID-19

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 lots of resources that help people to meet their basic needs. We provide free meals ( community meals ), free groceries ( food pantry, mobile programs, and fresh food distribution ), free clothing and housewares ( community store ), free medical care ( health clinic ), easy one-stop-shop access to other community programs and resources ( resource center ) as well as activities, workshops, and events ( community activities ). Everything is free.

LIST OF PROGRAMS & HOURS

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

Hours:

AMHERST SURVIVAL CENTER OPEN HOURS AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Monday: 11 am to 3 pm, Tuesday: 11 am to 3 pm
Closed Wednesdays
Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm, Friday: 11 am to 3 pm
Plus monthly Saturday hours:
3rd Sat /Month: 9:30am – 11:15 am (Food Pantry & Store Only)

DROP-IN CENTER FOR ALL :
Welcoming community space, coffee.
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri during open hours.

FOOD PANTRY :
Nutritious staples for individuals & families from 13 towns.
Monthly pick-up. (Shoppers traveling by bus, bike or foot may split pick-up into 2 visits.) Brief intake required.

Mon/Tues/Fri : 11am-2:45pm
Thursday: 11am -6:45pm
3rd Saturday/month: 9:30am-11:30am

RESOURCE CENTER:
Information & Referral
Mon. 11am-12:30pm
SNAP/Food Stamps Help
Tues. 11:30am-12:30pm
Salvation Army Vouchers
Tues. 1:00 pm-2:30pm
Health Insurance Support
Thurs. 1:30pm-4pm
Homeless Services
Thurs. 2pm-6pm

COMMUNITY MEALS:
Breakfast Bar Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 11am-12pm
Hot Lunch
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 12pm-1pm
Light Dinner
Thursday 5pm-6pm

MOBILE FOOD PROGRAM:
1st Wed./month 1-2 pm

SENIOR MOBILE PROGRAM:
3rd Wed./month

HEALTH CLINIC:
Basic medical services for all.

Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Weekly movies:
Thurs. 3pm & 5pm
Plus live music performances, cooking classes, sewing workshops, movement classes, educational activities, special events, field trips, and more.

FRESH PRODUCE & BAKED GOODS:

Distributed to all.
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, open hours
(closed 12-12:30)

COMMUNITY STORE:
Clothing and small household items. Open to all.

Mon/Tues/Fri: 11am-2:45pm
Thursday: 11am-6:45pm
3rd Saturday/month: 9:30am-11:30am

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Showers, laundry and lockers:
(last load of laundry must be in 1.5 hours before close, last shower is 30 min. before close)

Public computers, phone, limited copy/fax: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, open hours