Amherst Survival Center Civic Engagement & Service-Learning

Amherst Survival Center connects residents of Hampshire and Franklin Counties to food, clothing, healthcare, wellness, and community, primarily through volunteer efforts. The center welcomes everyone to enjoy a Breakfast Bar, Hot Lunch, Fresh Food Distribution, Free Medical Clinic, Community (free) Store and Community Center/Volunteer Program.  Other services include assistance with SNAP applications, a wellness program, job search support, and a variety of information and referral services. 

Staff and Board of Directors – Amherst Survival Center

Dancing donors: Amherst middle school students donate half of proceeds from school dance to survival center

Who We Are Civic Engagement & Service-Learning

UMass Civic Engagement & Service-Learning

Service Learning Power Point

Amherst Regional football program expands playbook with volunteer work at Amherst Survival Center

Students, Center for Civic Engagement

Service learning project presentations

PDF) Lessons from Service-Learning and Community Engagement in Refugee Resettlement