Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition
About
The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, or MFFC, is a grassroots nonprofit promoting health, wellness and active living in Mattapan. Founder Vivien Morris created it to bring community-led solutions to the neighborhood’s health challenges. After talking with residents, the coalition identified five core issues: environmental inequities, lack of healthy food access, lack of youth engagement opportunities, feeling unheard and limited physical activity opportunities. Each became a focus area with solutions residents have advocated for.
Food access and nutrition education are central, including the Mattapan Square Farmers Market, and the coalition also runs a green spaces campaign and special programs for seniors, youth and families with children. It serves about 7,000 community members a year and wants to reach more. In September 2026 it marked 20 years of community and impact with a celebration of those who helped it get there.
What to Know
- All activities and community events are free and open to everyone.
- Neighbors from outside Mattapan are welcome at every event and program.
- Volunteers and donors can support the coalition’s work.
- Leadership opportunities are offered alongside food and fitness programs.
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