Things to Note at the South County Senior Center

The South County Senior Center was recently awarded the AARP Flagship Grant – our application was one of 5,100 applications submitted nationwide. Only 750 grants were awarded for 2026. This $15,000 grant will provide residents of Deerfield, Sunderland, and Whately, Massachusetts with emergency kit bags. Contents for the emergency kit bags were submitted with input from our local police departments and would include mylar blankets, water treatment, flashlights, batteries, and other items. The application process is simple. Fill out the attached form, but you must meet the following criteria to be considered. • You must be a resident of Deerfield, Sunderland or Whately, Massachusetts • Be age 50 or older • Submit your application by Noon on Friday, November 6th . If you meet these criteria, please fill out your application and return it to staff at the South County Senior Center either in person or by mail by 12 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Our address is: PO BOX 225 22 Amherst Rd. Sunderland, MA, 01375 If you have any questions, please contact our SCSC Outreach Coordinator Chris Goudreau at 413-768-1066 or via email at scoc@town.deerfield.ma.us.
CONTACT US

Director: 413.665.2141

Outreach Coordinator: 413.768.1066

Program Coordinator: 413.665.9508

Grab n’ Go Lunch Order Line: 413-665-5063

Main Location:

22 Amherst Rd., Sunderland, MA 01375

Open Hours:

Monday-Wednesday: 10 am-4pm (Main Office closed Second Wednesday); 

Thursday: By Appointment or Scheduled Programs

Friday: 10 am – 2 pm or Scheduled Programs 

Hours may change due to programming. Call ahead or see our newsletter if you have any questions. See our newsletter for event locations.

Mailing Address:

South County Senior Center
22 Amherst Rd., P.O. Box 225
Sunderland, MA 01375