Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River Non-Profits
Community organizations are often the best partners for a civics project, and a lifeline for residents. Here are some of the largest serving Fall River.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Citizens for Citizens, Inc. (CFC) The Community Action Agency for Greater Fall River (est. 1965): energy assistance (LIHEAP), Head Start, weatherization, and a food pantry. |
| HealthFirst Family Care Center A community health center providing multilingual primary care, behavioral health, and women’s and reproductive health services. |
| SSTAR (Stanley Street Treatment and Resources) Addiction treatment, recovery, and integrated health care. |
| Catholic Social Services Shelter, housing support, and immigration services across the South Coast. |
| United Neighbors of Fall River Neighborhood organizing and a clearinghouse of community resources. |
| Family Service Association Counseling and family-support programs throughout Southcoast Massachusetts. |
| PAACA (Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction) Substance-misuse prevention, intervention, and treatment for youth and adults. |
Food Resources
| Citizens for Citizens Food Pantry 822 Eastern Ave. — Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.; night pantry 1st Thursday 5–7 p.m. Once every 30 days; bring proof of residency. |
| St. Michael Parish Family Kitchen & Food Pantry Meals, groceries, and clothing; soup kitchen typically the 3rd Saturday of the month. |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Mobile Market Monthly fresh-food distributions hosted with local partners; pre-registration may be required. |
For a full, current list of pantries and hours, dial 2-1-1 or visit unfr.org. Hours change; call ahead.