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 resources that help people to meet their basic needs. Because of the Covid crisis, we are focusing all of our energy and resources on providing more people with more food. We provide free meals ( community meals ) and free groceries ( food pantry, mobile programs, and fresh food distribution ), as well as a resource center. We have temporarily closed our free community store and our free health clinic. We look forward to returning to our normal service schedule as soon as it is safe to do so.

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 & 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 3 pm
Closed Wednesdays
Thursday: 12 pm to 3 pm and 5pm-7pm, Friday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Plus monthly Saturday hours:
3rd Sat /Month: 9 am – 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/Thurs/Fri 12pm-3pm Thurs 5pm-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 (masks required), 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)