Please note the following schedule changes for the week of November 24. Monday, November 24: Food Pantry Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday, November 25: Food Pantry Open 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, November 26: Food Pantry Open 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Agency and Services...
Archive: Community
Supporting Neighbors Through Delays in Benefits
We are deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community during this unprecedented time. Because of you, local families, veterans, children, and neighbors won’t go without, especially as the holiday season approaches. In October, the need for food...
Andre’s Journey Comes Full Circle
A former Food Pantry client, Andre*, recently stopped by with fresh produce from his new garden to donate—and his story is a powerful reminder of how your support changes lives. Andre shared that he had been living on the streets for two years before finally securing...
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...
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 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.
Five Easy Ways to Earn Community Service Hours
Looking to earn community service hours near Beverly, MA? Beverly Bootstraps offers volunteer opportunity for students to give back and make a local impact.
Discover How Beverly Bootstraps is Powering Change—One Green Step at a Time
Every step toward sustainability strengthens both our community and the environment. Through mindful partnerships and practices, Beverly Bootstraps reduces waste, conserves resources, and creates lasting benefits for the people we serve.