Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition / Healthy on the Block - Mattapan, Mattahunt Community Center, Wheelock College, and the Strategic Alliance for Health present the FINAL Family Fun Friday! On Jan 20, 4:30 to 6 PM, there will be healthy tasting demonstrations by Chef Rhonda from "Seasoned with Soul," along with fitness by Irina Martinez of "Xclusive Double Dutch." At the Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron Street - don't forget to bring sneakers! See event flyer attached below.
On Saturday June 23, Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition is hosting a Food & Fitness Tour. Meet in the parking lot of the church of the Holy Spirit, located at 525 River Street near Mattapan Square, at 4:15. Join the Food & Fitness Coalition and experience community efforts to improve the food and fitness environment in Mattapan. Walk the future Neponset Greenway, and view the proposed Neponset Greenway with Guides from the Neponset Greenway Council. For more information, contact the Mattapan Food and Fitness Council at 
The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition/Vigorous Youth are planning an exciting opportunity for youth and adults alike to get lots of physical activity! Don't miss this event to view our wonderful community in a bike ride through Mattapan followed by a special biking event for children! The event begins at 9 a.m. at Walker Playground (next to Mildred Avenue Community Center) with basic safety instruction followed by a bike ride through Mattapan. Participants in the community bike ride must be 14 years or older and pre-registration is required. Loaner bikes will be available and every participant gets a free bike helmet! At 11:30 a.m. there will be biking activities within the park for children also!
A Good Food Market is opening at the Gallivan Housing Development in Mattapan on July 13. Don't miss the chance to get great food at a great price! In a partnership with the Gallivan Task Force and Brookwood Community Farm, the market will be open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., each Wednesday from July 13 to October 26. The location is 115 Standard Street, Mattapan. Shoppers will be able to purchase a full grocery bag of produce for just $5! EBT/SNAP can be used for purchases and get 50% off.
Do you love fresh fruits and vegetables? The 5th season of the Mattapan Farmers Market will be on July 9th. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and other delicious foods from Bradlee Estate in Canton and Clark Cooper Garden will be sold at the market. There will be lots of fun activities including gardening classes, music, fitness workshops, and more! (EBT and SNAP users get 50% off all purchases up to $20.) Market hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the market is located at Mattapan Square, 525 River St., Mattapan. Contact Market Manager Oni Otongo at 
