Last year alone, over 6,000 of our neighbors came through our doors seeking assistance, nearly 1,300 more compared to the year before. Our Food Pantry, Mobile Market, Home Delivery, Kids Weekend Food Bags and Food Locker programs played a crucial role in reaching those who needed it most.
For many in our community, everyday life can suddenly become overwhelming. At Beverly Bootstraps, we see this reality firsthand: individuals and families facing tough times and needing support. We are reminded of how quickly things can change and the importance of you, our donors, who enable us to help those in need.
A single mother of two, Marli*, had always managed to get by, until now. Groceries were suddenly too expensive, bills too high, and despite her best efforts, her paycheck couldn’t stretch far enough. Marli found herself choosing between feeding her children and paying rent. “I’ve always been the one helping others,” she told us quietly, “I never imagined I’d be the one in need.”
Supporting Beverly Bootstraps means more than just offering food. It’s about providing comfort to those who feel alone, restoring dignity to individuals who face hardship, and offering hope for a better tomorrow.
Now, more than ever, we need to come together and support one another, ensuring everyone knows they are valued and cared for. Every meal, donation, and act of kindness helps lift burdens and bring light to those navigating tough times. In these moments of shared compassion, YOU can truly make a difference. Your gift today makes a world of difference in the lives of Marli and others like her.
More about Beverly Bootstraps

What We Do
Beverly Bootstraps provides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency. We offer emergency and long-term assistance including: access to food, housing stability, adult and youth programs, education, counseling and advocacy. We are community funded and supported.

Get Involved
Volunteers play an integral role at Beverly Bootstraps, and we depend on them to be able to provide the important programs we offer. There are both ongoing and project-oriented volunteer opportunities in the following programs: Education, Youth and Family, Food Assistance, Thrift Shop and Administration.

About Us
Beverly Bootstraps was first established in 1992 as a Food Pantry in the basement of the First Baptist Church. With the generous support of our donors, volunteers and the community at large, we have grown to be a leading social service agency on the North Shore. We are unique in our approach to the issues of hunger. While recognizing that people need food in hand to stem immediate hunger, our clients also need the opportunity to be embraced by the community, educated about the resources available and empowered to improve their own lives.
Community Impact
6,168
individuals
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individuals
served agency-wide
802K
pounds
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pounds
of food given out through the Food Pantry and other food assistance programs.
801
children
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children
received gifts last year though our Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts program.
910
children
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children
received backpacks stocked with school supplies for a successful school year.
594
individuals
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individuals
kept safely housed through rental assistance