Mattapan Farmers' Market
The MFFC sponsors a weekly farmers market in Mattapan Square on Saturday mornings from 10am-2pm July through October. This year, the market will be held in the parking lot of the Church of the Holy Spirit, 525 River St. form July 11th through October 10. At the market you can find a wide variety of fresh, affordable, locally grown fruits and vegetables from Milton's Brookwood Community Farm and other area farms. Farmers at the market accept EBT (Food Stamps), WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons.
Boston Bounty Bucks Program
Double your value at the farmers market! Use EBT at the farmers market and have your purchase matched, dollar for dollar up to $10.
Call for Vendors
The Mattapan Farmers Market is currently looking for additional vendors for the market. Artists, bakers, jewelers, specialty food producers and other vendors of food and crafts are invited to apply for a booth at the market. For more information or to apply, please read the letter to potential vendors and view the 2009 Vendor Compliance Agreement. Completed agreements can be emailed to info@mattapanfoodandfitness.org
Mattapan Moving For Life
To promote the utilization of community resources for physical fitness, the Coalition is establishing an annual Mattapan Moving for Life fitness event. The event will include:
- Opportunities for non-competitive and family friendly walking and running.
- Traditional and non-traditional physical activities including dance, yoga, and stretching.
- Local physical fitness and sports programs as well as health promotion organizations and agencies will provide enrollment and health information.