We’re excited to share a preview of some of the incredible auction packages you’ll have the chance to bid on this year. From unforgettable travel to one-of-a-kind local experiences, these items are designed to inspire—and delight. ⛳ North Shore Country Clubs Golf...
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Best Chef Tickets on Sale
Please join us for Best Chef on Friday, April 10, from 6–9 PM at the Boston Marriott Peabody. This special evening will bring together great food, friendly competition, and the incredible community that makes Beverly Bootstraps’ work possible. Three talented local...
Building Financial Confidence with Women’s Money Matters
Supporting clients with rental and utility assistance is a critical service provided by our Case Management team. To help clients build long-term financial stability, we are proud to partner with Women’s Money Matters. Through this partnership, our female clients can...
Food Pantry Recognition and Renovation
We are proud to be named a 2025 Healthy Pantry by The Greater Boston Food Bank. This recognition reinforces our shared focus on expanding access to healthy food and supporting the well-being of our community. Thanks to The Greater Boston Food Bank’s (GBFB) Community...
Community-Driven Thrifting With Purpose
Since opening in 2003, the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop has been more than a store—it’s a vibrant hub for community, connection, and opportunity. Guided by values of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, the Thrift Shop offers a welcoming thrifting experience...
Thank You for 2025
Support takes many forms—and however you showed up for Beverly Bootstraps, your generosity made a real difference for neighbors in need. Because of you, in 2025: Neighbors turned to our Food Assistance programs 30,812 times for help. Those visits supported nearly...
A Message of thanks from our Executive Director
A Message from our Executive Director
Dear Friends, As you likely have heard, the federal government shutdown has halted SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits as of November 1. The situation is evolving, and while the latest news is that families will potentially receive partial...
Our 2025 Back-To-School Backpack Drive is Complete!
Evelyn*, a single mom in our community, works full-time and was doing her best to make the start of the new school year special for her daughter. With most of her paycheck going toward food and bills, she felt stressed — until a visit to Beverly Bootstraps changed...
Amaury’s Summer Harvest with Vinfen
Summer means gardening season, and for Amaury, it’s been a season full of growth in more ways than one. Each day, he can be found in his garden, tending his vegetables, feeling the warmth of the sun, and connecting with nature and himself. Gardening has become a time...
Tribute to Tom Gifford
Tom Gifford’s vision and compassion led to the creation of Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry, shaping a community dedicated to ending hunger and helping families achieve self-sufficiency.
Beverly Bootstraps Welcomes New Executive Director, Allison Caffrey
With nearly two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Allison joins Beverly Bootstraps at a pivotal time, as the number of individuals and households seeking assistance continues to grow and demand for our services reaches new heights. She will lead a dedicated team in meeting these challenges with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to the mission.
