Amherst Survival Center Employee Directory
Individual and Family ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Amherst Survival Center is a small nonprofit organization based in North Amherst, Massachusetts, operating within the individual and family services sector. It offers essentials such as food, clothing, health care and community support to residents of Hampshire and Franklin counties, with services largely organized and delivered by volunteers. Its programs include a lunch service, a food pantry, a free store, a free health clinic and family nights, among other offerings that address basic needs. The center depends on volunteer involvement to run its activities and help neighbors in need. Through its community-centered approach, it acts as a local resource for people experiencing hardship and aims to strengthen community ties. In September 2025, Amherst Survival Center announced a partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst to establish and operate a permanent on-campus food pantry, signaling an expansion of its reach into campus-based services.