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.