Food and Meal Programs

AMHERST SURVIVAL CENTER SENIOR MOBILE PANTRY
A monthly box of food from the Amherst Survival Center is available. To learn eligibility guidelines and to apply, call Helen MacMellon at 413-259-3062.

WESTERN MASS FOOD BANK 
A shopping bag of food from the Western Mass Food Bank is available. To learn eligibility guidelines and to apply, call Helen MacMellon at 413-259-3062. 

HIGHLAND VALLEY MEALS ON WHEELS
Highland Valley Elder Services (HVES) provides hot lunches delivered to homes by volunteers with approval by HVES case managers. Call HVES at 413-586-2000 to qualify for this service.

GRAB & GO LUNCH
The Amherst Senior Center and Highland Valley Elder Services provide all Amherst residents age 60 and up a free lunch each weekday. Please call Donna Hancock 48 hours in advance to sign up: 413-259-3164.