Why MFFC?
Here in Mattapan, we face significant health challenges. Our founder, Vivien Morris, created MFFC as a grassroots organization to provide solutions for the community, by the community. Speaking to Mattapan residents, MFFC identified 5 core issues that we seek to resolve: environmental inequities, lack of healthy food access, lack of youth engagement opportunities, feeling unheard, and limited physical activity opportunities. We created 5 focus areas to address each issue and bring solutions to Mattapan that residents have advocated for. So, what does it look like when a community leads? It looks like MFFC. It looks like family.
Who we serve
MFFC serves the community of Mattapan but all neighbors are welcome to participate in every event, service, and program. We have special community programs focused on seniors, youth, and families with children. We serve about 7,000 community members annually and we want to increase that number. All of our activities and community events are free and open to all!
Our Impact
3,400
$4,500
2,323,463
individuals served at the
Mattapan Square Farmers Market
raised at our Black
Lives Green Spaces Campaign
walking steps
accumulated by residents
Events
Our Values
Mattapan Square Farmers Market
Come join over 3,400 annual shoppers at our upcoming 18th farmers market season!
Shop local produce from Massachusetts farmers while meeting neighbors listening to live music. Our farmers and vendors return each year to bring back some of our shopper's favorite ingredients, don't miss out!
Almost every Saturday we host special events. Check
out our Food Access Page for more information.
July 13 - October 26
Every Saturday
Corner of Cummins Highway & Fairway
01.
Equity & Antiracism
We build agency among community residents to address the historic impact of systemic and institutional racism
02.
Health & Wellness
We advocate alongside the community for policy, system, and structural changes that promote healthy behaviors. We provide and create resources to promote healthy interactions between community members
03.
Community Ownership & Empowerment
We empower residents to voice their needs and wants, build a sense of agency over their health, and create a community they deserve to live in
04.
Lets stay in touch!
Relationship Building Grounded in Trust
We commit to building meaningful relationships with the community and collaborating with partners to create a thriving and healthy Mattapan founded on integrity and trust
05.
Respect
We honor and recognize that the community's thoughts, feelings, and diverse backgrounds are invaluable and essential to work toward a healthy community.
06.
Youth Power
We believe in the limitless potential of young people and choose to invest in them as the key to a healthier future for our communities and world
Community Meetings
Join Us!
Join us for our next community meeting on September 10. All community voices are welcome, we look forward to seeing everyone! Our meetings are held virtually on Zoom, click the link to register.
Upcoming Meetings
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