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Amherst Survival Center

Amherst Survival Center

Helping Neighbors in Need

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PROGRAMS

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.

LIST OF PROGRAMS & HOURS

COMMUNITY MEALS

Breakfast bar, daily lunch, weekly dinner

FOOD PANTRY

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,
WARMING CENTER, & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES


On-site access to community resources and fun activities

Hours:

AMHERST SURVIVAL CENTER OPEN HOURS AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Monday: 12 pm to 3 pm, Tuesday: 12 pm to 7 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 & Fri 12pm-3pm Tues & Thurs 12 pm-7pm
3rd Saturday/month 9am-12pm
Curbside Pickup: Mon & Fri: 3pm-4pm Tues & 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 Wed/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:
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 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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We are open:

COMMUNITY CENTER & MEALS:
M 12-3
T 12-3
W CLOSED
TH 12-3
F 12-3

PANTRY:
M 12-3
T 12-7
W CLOSED
TH 12-7
F 12-3
S 3rd Saturday/month

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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