Dear Friends, Last year at this time, we were in the middle of a federal government shutdown. Neighbors who depended on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were anxiously waiting to learn whether they would receive their November benefits. Visits to...
Archive: Community
Momball 2026 Knocks It Out of the Park!
MomBall 2026 brought together 417 moms across 26 teams for a weekend of friendly competition and community support! This year's tournament collected an incredible 7,500 pounds of food donations, along with more than $2,400 through a Centerville company match....
Momball 2026 Food Drive
Now in its 26th year, local moms are getting ready to battle it out on the field, all while supporting Beverly Bootstraps!
Ride & Stride for Food 2026
The Ride & Stride for Food, presented by Three Squares New England, is a community-powered movement uniting people across New England around one shared goal: ensuring everyone has reliable access to food. Right now, more than 2,300 individuals rely on our Food...
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...
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
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...
