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Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, we are proud to remain community funded and supported. Donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, churches and local organizations all help provide critical resources to individuals and families so they may achieve self-sufficiency. We accomplish this while maintaining our commitment to fiscal responsibility and serving as trusted stewards of the organization.

For your tax purposes, all financial contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Beverly Bootstraps’ Tax ID Number is 04-3254507.

Should you have any questions or want to discuss giving options, please contact our Director of Development & External Affairs by clicking the button below or calling 978-927-1561.

Financial Donation Options

“Why I Support Beverly Bootstraps”

 

Food Donations

Food Pantry

Our Food Assistance programs rely heavily on individual/corporate donations and drives.

Donations can be dropped off at our 35 Park Street office:

  • Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am –   5:00 pm
  • Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

For larger donations and food drives donations, please email fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org so we can help you schedule a time to drop off. 

Donations can be placed in our collection boxes located at:

  • Stop & Shop, 224 Elliott Street, Beverly
  • Stop & Shop, 37 Enon Street, Beverly
  • Shaw’s, 71 Dodge Street, Beverly
  • Council on Aging, 90 Colon Street, Beverly

Helpful Donation Tips

Top 10 Pantry Items

Thanksgiving Donations

Each year we give out about 500 Thanksgiving meals to local people in need so that they can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner.

In 2021, in an unprecedented display of generosity, we reached our goal in less than 24 hours! Thank you to our wonderful community.

Interested in participating in 2022? Please use this link to fill out the form and you will be added to our list. You will receive an email in early October 2022 with sign-up details.

 

Food Drives

Food Drives are a great way to help stock our shelves!

Planning a food drive? Please let us know by emailing fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org.

Click below for information on hosting a drive.

Host a Drive

Fresh Produce Donations

Are you a backyard gardener, local farmer, garden club or community garden member? Are you friends with anyone who is? You can help diminish hunger right here in your own community by sharing your extra harvest.

Fresh Produce donation hours at our Food Pantry are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 am –   5:00 pm.

 

Most Popular Produce Items List

Clothing and Household Goods Donations

Thrift Shop Donations

Gently used clothing, household items and decor, furniture and books are all items that can be donated to our Thrift Shop.

All proceeds help fund the important programs of Beverly Bootstraps.

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Donate Your Time and Energy

Volunteer Opportunities

We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our generous volunteers.

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Donate a Vehicle

Donate a Vehicle

Your car has been good to you – now let it be good to your neighbors in need. You can support Beverly Bootstraps by donating your running or non-running car, boat, truck, van or SUV. It’s easy and free, and you may qualify for a tax deduction.

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We are 3-star rated by Charity Navigator, which means we’re accountable, transparent, and financially healthy. See our profile here.

 

We have also earned the GuideStar 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we’re making toward our mission!   See our profile here.