Mass in Motion - Fall River

07/24/2025

07/23/2025

The Fall River WIC is hosting its annual Farmer’s Market Coupon Distribution on Wednesday, July 23rd, from 2–5 PM inside the Fall River WIC Nutrition Program at HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. Each active household can receive $30 in coupons to use at a participating farmer’s market. Please bring your ID and WIC card. Supplies are limited, and it’s first come, first served, so don’t miss out! Plus, Lane Gardens & Oakdale Farms Country Barn and Garden Shop will be on site during the event so you can shop fresh, local produce right then and there. The location is accessible by bus route 110, and if you have any questions, feel free to email WicFamilySupport@HealthFirstFR.org. 🛒💵🌽

To find a participating Farmers' Market in your area, please visit https://dtafinder.dtadash.ehs.mass.gov/dtahip🍅

For more details on the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/wic-farmers-market-nutrition-program🥦

07/23/2025

🎉 BLOCK PARTY-PALOOZA IS BACK! 🎉

We’re excited to share that HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is hosting their 3rd Annual Block Party-Palooza in celebration of National Health Center Week!

🗓️ Saturday, August 2, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 387 Quarry Street, Fall River, MA

Come join the fun and help spread the word! This community celebration honors local children and families while sharing important information about local resources.

✨ Highlights include: 🎒 Free backpacks for the first 500 children (must be present) 🚲 Free bike raffle 🎶 Music & games 🎨 Face painting 🍓 Fruits, veggies & snacks 🎁 Giveaways 🤝 Meet community partners

A great day to celebrate families, wellness, and the Fall River community! 🧡💙

07/23/2025

SPECIAL EVENT: Wednesday, July 23 at Lafayette Park!

Beginning at 12Noon, join Redemption Church & Greater Fall River RE-CREATION for a completely FREE afternoon featuring:
• Ice Cream Sundae Station
• Rock Wall Climbing (All Ages)
• FREE RAFFLE: 2 Brand New Bikes!

07/23/2025

🚍✨ Exciting News for Riders in the South Coast! ✨🚍

We’re thrilled to announce that SRTA Fare-Free service is officially extended through June 30th, 2026! That means you can continue riding the bus across Fall River and New Bedford without paying a fare—for school, work, shopping, or just getting out and about.

This extension supports access, equity, and community mobility for all 🚏💙

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who advocated, supported, and made this possible.

✅ Tell a neighbor, share the news, and hop on board—your free ride continues!

https://www.newbedfordguide.com/srta-extends-fare-free-bus-routes-new-bedford-fall-river-2026/2025/07/22

07/19/2025

Mass in Motion is tabling along with the Southcoast Public Health Coalition at the Greater Fall River RE-CREATION. Come see us for some cool giveaways!!!

07/18/2025

📣 Community Opportunity 📣 HealthFirst Family Care Center is hosting a Focus Group on Thursday, July 24 from 2–3:30 PM in their Community Room (Bus Route 110 accessible).

💬 Share your experience with accessing healthy, affordable food and help shape real solutions! 🍪 Light refreshments provided 💳 Participants receive a $20 VISA gift card as a thank you

📧 RSVP to Catarina at cfaioes@healthfirstfr.org or call 508-536-3710 Funded by the MA Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds

Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested! 🧡

07/17/2025

In the mood for a summer spook? Join us for a presentation on mysterious haunts and happenings in Massachusetts this Wednesday, July 16th at 6pm!

07/16/2025

🚨 Happening TOMORROW! 🚨 Join us for the Community Resource Fair on Thursday, July 17th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Sunset Hill!

Mass in Motion – Fall River will be there with: 🪖 FREE bike helmets for kids, generously donated by Truesdale Health Foundation Inc. 🛒 Info on local Farmer’s Markets 💳 Resources about SNAP benefits & HIP 📚 Other great materials to support healthy living and food access in our community!

Come connect with local organizations, grab some resources, and celebrate community wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🚲🌽

Truesdale Health

19th Annual Community Resource Fairs:

10:00AM - 2:00PM ⏰

Locations + Dates 📍

July 17th
Sunset Hill
351 Charles Street
Fall River, MA 02723

August 14th
Father Diaferio Village
220 Johnson Street
Fall River, MA 02723

07/16/2025

POP! Party on Purchase is this Thursday, July 17 from 5–8 PM, and it’s packed with FREE activities for kids of all ages!

✨ Meet your favorites & take photos with Stitch, Super Mario, and Chase from Paw Patrol inside the Viva Visitors Center & Shop
👑 Special appearance by Miss Teen Fall River, Sydney St. Onge
🎯 Inflatable games, hatchet toss, giant board games & balloon twisting
🎨 Free arts & crafts, face painting, bubble zone & more!
🖍️ Decorate a Brown Bag of Hope with the United Way of Greater Fall River, Inc. and help spread kindness to our community 💛
🎨 Caricature artists & sensory-friendly activity stations

This amazing Kid Zone is sponsored by BankFive and People Incorporated, and supported by:
Stumpy's Hatchet House Fall River • Craftyish Shop• Fall River Deaconess Home • The Trustees• Community Autism Resources • Balanced Learning Center • The South Coast LGBTQ Network • FR YMCA Southcoast • United Way of Greater Fall River • MA Department of Children and Families, Foster Program • The City Of Fall River • Mechanics Cooperative Bank

📍 Join us on Purchase Street for food, music, and family fun during this expanded Fork & Farmers Market On Purchase experience!

07/16/2025

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