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 2024, 34% of households in Essex County are struggling to get enough nutritious food. As more neighbors turn to us, your support can help meet the growing need.
Read more here: beverlybootstraps.org/2025/07/14/beverly-bootstraps-food-pantry-faces-growing-demand/
Thank you to our Community Collection Sites for being part of our Back-To-School Backpack drive and welcoming donations of new school supplies & backpacks! Your involvement made it easier for our community to participate and give back.
We are also grateful to everyone who dropped off donations! Because of you, 950 backpacks filled with supplies will be assembled and distributed this fall to students throughout our community. Thank you for helping our students thrive!
Beverly Public Library
Beverly Farms Library
TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex, MA)
Brookline Bank Essex
The Community House
Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library
Manchester Parks and Recreation
Additional Food Resources
Our local partnerships and resource network allow us to connect clients not only with immediate support but also with the tools and services that help them build lasting self-sufficiency.
Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry Faces Growing Demand
Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry is seeing a 17% rise in food assistance visits as 34% of Essex County households struggle with hunger. With federal aid cuts and increasing need, your donations are vital to feeding nearly 2,000 people each month. Join us in supporting our community’s fight against food insecurity.
building brighter futures
Our Community Partnerships
We are Proud Members of:
