news & Blog

Originally Published by Morning AG Clips on December 2nd, 2024 The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) is one of 16 organizations...

Published October 29, 2024 This past week, MFFC brought the community together for a fun fall event in the Blue Hills! The Blue Hills,...

Each year, the Boston Business Journal highlights excellent young professionals in the Boston Area Published October 14, 2024 The...

Published October 10, 2024 This past Sunday, the Woolson St Community Garden celebrated 10 years! For the last decade, the community...

Published September 5, 2024 Just 30 minutes from the heart of Boston Mattapan has the unique gift of close access to beautiful blue and...

By Kana Ruhalter + Arun Rath September 04, 2024 All Things Considered - GBH Young folks play a big role in the Mattapan Food and Fitness...

Published August 26, 2024 Each year Mattapan on Wheels brings together residents from across Boston to ride throughout the beautiful...

Originally Published by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 8/13/2024 $54 million agreement to advance acquisition of battery electric...

Originally published by Harriet Gaye, Dorchester Reporter July 24, 2024 This Saturday (July 27), Mattapan on Wheels will make its annual...

Published by the Mayor's Office July 17, 2024 The City of Boston also encourages residents to utilize the farmer’s market coupon program...

Originally published by the Bay State Banner By Avery Bleichfeld on July 18, 2024 For the 35 years she’s lived in Mattapan, Vivien Morris...

Published by WCVB on July 30, 2024 BOSTON — Boston has been chosen to host the national Youth Bike Summit in 2025, an event that will...

Published by MassNonprofit News Jul 24, 2024 The Atrius Health Equity Foundation has announced its largest investment to date: $23...

Published by A Better City in their Heat Sensor Program Launch Press Release July 16, 2024 Partnership Between A Better City, The Boston...

Dance Fitness offers a fun and engaging way to get into exercise without the intimidation of high-intensity workouts. It's an accessible...

The Dorchester Reporter featured the Mattapan Square Farmers' Market in an article showcasing local Boston farmers' markets. By Taylor...

Grant Received from Point32Health Foundation! MFFC received a $100,000 3-year grant from the Point32Health Foundation, a nonprofit...

A letter from our Executive Director, Shavel'le Olivier Published by The Boston Globe MBTA buses compete with vehicle traffic in Mattapan...

March 4, 2024/Marlee Townsend Published by The League of American Bicyclists It’s no secret that the power of the bicycle is...

MFFC was interviewed by MDAR to bring awareness to Black Farmers in Massachusetts! Read here