Student Businesses


People’s Market

People's Market is run for students, by students. Our main products include bagels, cream cheeses, iced and hot coffee, iced chai, and baked goods. Established in 1973, People’s is a not-for-profit, student-run collective that aims to provide alternative, quality foods to the UMass community. The members of our collective work as a team, aiming to effectively manage all aspects of our business. Our phone number is (413) 545-2060

Our Location

41 Campus Center Way, Amherst MA 01003

Earthfoods Café

Earthfoods is a not-for-profit, student-run co-op serving fresh, homemade plant-based meals at affordable prices in the UMass Student Union. We offer a rotating menu of entrees and desserts, Yerba Mate and lemonade, as well as rice, beans, and kale every day!

Call for more information at 413-545-1554

Our Location

Student Union 260, Ground Floor

41 Campus Center Way, Amherst MA 01003

Greeno Sub Shop

Greeno Sub Shop is a non-profit student-run co-op business that operates to serve the most delicious food for people as a priority.

We sell it all! Hot food like subs, paninis, quesadillas, salads and wraps. Desserts like milkshakes, ice-cream sandwiches, cookies and candy. Snack items like chips, drinks, garlic knots, mac and cheese bites, hot dogs and more!

We have vegan, vegetarian, and halal options. In addition to this we have a make your own option if you want specialty menu item and a daredevil option if you're feeling adventurous and want the chef’s choice!

Call for a pickup order at (413) 545-2380.

Our Location

120 Greenough Hall, Amherst MA 01003

Sylvan Snack Bar

The Sylvan Snack Bar is the oldest student-run cooperative on campus, established in 1971. We provide affordable, delicious meals for the UMass community. Specializing in late night cravings, we serve everything from calzones to ice cream. Check out our menu on our Instagram: @sylvansnackbar. Currently accepting YCMP swipes, Dining Dollars, UCard Debit, and credit/debit.

Call ahead to place an order for pickup at 413-545-3020.

Our Location

McNamara 06 (Basement)

102 Eastman Ln, Amherst MA 01003

Sweets and More

Sweets & More, a student-run cooperative business, has been serving UMass Amherst students with quality baked goods, ice cream, and late-night snacks since 1975. Every night at Sweets & More is a fun one - for customers and co-managers alike

Our Location

112A FIeld Hall

171 Orchard Hill Dr, Amherst MA 01003