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Supporting Neighbors Through Delays in Benefits

Beverly Bootstraps Blog, Community, Donors

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...

A Message from our Executive Director

Beverly Bootstraps, Community, Donors

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!

Back-to-School Backpacks, Beverly Bootstraps

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...

Additional Holiday Resources

Client Support Services, Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts

Do you need help with holiday gifts for your kids this year? Registration for the 2025 Winter Wishes Holiday Gift Program is currently full. We encourage families to reach out to other local holiday assistance resources, as spots are limited. Our current list of...

Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry Faces Growing Demand

Community, Donors, Food Assistance

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.

Dr. Ted Wilson named Interim Executive Director

Beverly Bootstraps Blog, Donors

Dear Friends: I would like to provide you with an update as we progress through the transition of executive leadership here at Beverly Bootstraps. In order to set the stage for our next leader, we have hired Dr. Ted Wilson, an Interim Executive Solutions network...

Beverly Bootstraps Best Chef 2025 Success

Best Chef, Donors, Events

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the return of Best Chef! The event was a huge success, and thanks to your generosity, Beverly Bootstraps reached our fundraising goal—allowing us to continue meeting the growing needs of our community. If you were...

Fixin’s for the Feast Bag & Gift Card Drive

Donors

Share the Gift of a Thanksgiving Meal Fixin’s for the Feast bags are packed with all the classic Thanksgiving essentials to help our neighbors in need enjoy a warm and hearty holiday meal—plus a grocery store gift card to add their own special touches to the feast. ...

Back-to-School Backpack and School Supply Drive

Donors

Updated as of July 12. Our Community Collection Sites are now closed. However, we still need items, and you can help by donating essential supplies for kids in grades K—12! WANT TO HELP LOCAL STUDENTS BE PREPARED FOR SCHOOL? When kids head back to school each fall,...

Help Monique

Donors

Have you ever felt hopeless? What if I told you that with a donation today, you could provide hope for a better future to thousands of individuals and families like Monique’s in our community? A single mother of two, Monique had done everything in her power to ensure...

Winter Wishes Frequently Asked Questions

Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts

Please read our Winter Wishes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS >> The demand for assistance this holiday season is higher than ever.Families are struggling to make ends meet, and you can help!Our goal is to provide holiday support to 800 children in the community....