Beverly Bootstraps
Beverly Bootstraps provides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency. We offer emergency and long-term assistance, including access to food, housing stability, adult and youth programs, education, counseling, and advocacy. We are community-funded and supported.
empowering families, strengthening communities
Supporting Local Families throughout the North Shore of Boston
Food Assistance Program
Access to nutritious food through our Food Pantry, Food Lockers, Mobile Market and more.
Youth & Family Programs
Ensuring children and families have the assistance they need to thrive year round.
Adult Education Program
Offering classes to learn english, complete a high school diploma and prepare for college and careers.
Tax Preparation Program
A free tax preparation program for low-income households.
Client Support Services
Trained case managers assist clients on their path to self-sufficiency.
Thrift Shop
An exciting and ever-changing array of high-quality, gently-used clothing and household goods available at great prices.
Individuals
Educated Adults
Households
Bags of Food Delivered through our COA partnership
building brighter futures
Our Mission at Beverly Bootstraps
With the generous support of our donors, volunteers, and the community at large, we have grown to be a leading social service agency on the North Shore of Boston. We are unique in our approach to the issues of hunger. While recognizing that people need food in hand to stem immediate hunger, our clients also need the opportunity to be embraced by the community, educated about the resources available, and empowered to improve their own lives. As we continue to grow, our commitment to the community remains the same: to provide critical resources to families and individuals so that they may achieve self-sufficiency. We accomplish this while maintaining our commitment to fiscal responsibility and serving as trusted stewards of the organization.
embrace
educate
empower
be part of our community
Latest Updates & BB News
In an effort to reduce food waste in our community, surplus Grade B tomatoes from local farms were rescued through a partnership with CommonWealth Kitchen and Boston Area Gleaners. Instead of heading to compost or landfills, these tomatoes were transformed into marinara sauce and distributed to local schools and hospitals. How amazing is that?
A special thank you to Amy Galvin from Sodexo and The Beth Israel Lahey Health System, who donated extra sauce to Beverly Bootstraps, giving our clients the chance to enjoy delicious, locally made marinara! 🍅
This is a great example of community partnerships working together to reduce waste, feed our neighbors, and support a stronger regional food system. An incredible effort all around! 👏👏🧡
Sodexo USA
Boston Food Hub
What a fun day of community, shopping, and supporting a good cause! All proceeds from the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop help fund the essential programs at Beverly Bootstraps. So when you shop, you're supporting our mission.🧡 Thank you to everyone who came! We hope you had an amazing time and we’ll see you at the next one.🤩
Dr. Ted Wilson named Interim Executive Director
Dear Friends: I would like to provide you with an update as we progress through the transition of executive leadership here at Beverly Bootstraps. In order to set the stage for our next leader, we have hired Dr. Ted Wilson, an Interim Executive Solutions network...
Practice English in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting!
Join us for English Hour! Drop in and practice english for free Beverly Bootstraps now offers English Hour, a free and welcoming opportunity for adults to practice English in a relaxed environment. Held every Wednesday from 12:00 to 1 p.m., these drop-in sessions...
building brighter futures
Our Community Partnerships
