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...
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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.
Beverly Bootstraps Provides Critical Support to Community Members
Jim*, an elderly veteran, recently came to Beverly Bootstraps with tears in his eyes. Holding a letter from the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) that helps low-income individuals meet their basic needs, he expressed his fears of losing his home. Jim...
