Food Donations
Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, we’re proud to remain community-funded and supported. Your donations help provide critical resources to individuals and families so they may achieve self-sufficiency.
See all programs: Food Pantry | Food Drives | Build Snack Bags | Thanksgiving Donations | Fresh Produce Donations
Food Pantry in Beverly, MA
Our Food Assistance programs depend on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and community food drives.
You can support us by donating non-perishable items at our main office:
Drop-off Location:
35 Park Street, Beverly
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
For large donations or food drive drop-offs, please email fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org to schedule a convenient drop-off time.
You can also place donations in our community collection boxes at these locations:
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Stop & Shop – 224 Elliott Street, Beverly
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Stop & Shop – 37 Enon Street, Beverly
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Shaw’s – 71 Dodge Street, Beverly
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Council on Aging – 90 Colon Street, Beverly
Host a Food Drive in Massachusetts
Food drives are a powerful way to help stock our shelves with essential items for local families. The food, toiletries, and household cleaning supplies you collect go directly to those in need in our community.
Hosting a food drive is simple—and a meaningful way to bring together your company, congregation, school group, or any organization to make a real impact.
Planning a drive?
Let us know by emailing fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org so we can support your efforts!
Looking for another way to give back?
Consider rallying your group to assemble Snack Bags for children in our service area. It’s a hands-on project that makes a big difference.
Build Snack Bags for our Youngest Clients
Each week, our Food Assistance program distributes nearly 400 snack bags to our youngest clients every week. Through our Kids Eat Healthy Initiative, we’re committed to supporting the nutritional needs of our youngest clients.
You can help by organizing a group project or earning community service hours by building snack bags. It’s a meaningful, hands-on way to make a direct impact in our community.
Ready to get started?
Download our Snack Bag Flyer for details.
Have questions? Email us at fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org.
Thanksgiving Donations
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. Each year, our clients receive a pre-packed bag filled with traditional fixin’s—plus a grocery store gift card to add their own special touches to the feast.
In 2024, we distributed nearly 750 bags, helping more than 1,700 people enjoy a complete Thanksgiving meal.
Want to get involved?
Fill out this form to receive information about how to donate starting in early fall.
Need help with a Thanksgiving meal? Click here to request assistance.
Fresh Produce Donations
Are you a backyard gardener, local farmer, garden club member, or part of a community garden? Do you know someone who is? You can help fight hunger right here in our community by donating your extra harvest.
We gratefully accept fresh produce donations at our Food Pantry during the following hours:
Monday – Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Your surplus vegetables and fruits can make a healthy difference for local families in need.
