Food Assistance Programs
In response to the needs of our community, the Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry was started in 1992 by the parishioners at the First Baptist Church. Since then, our services have grown tremendously to meet the ongoing needs of the community.
See all programs: Food Pantry | Automated Refrigerated Food Lockers | Thanksgiving Bags | Mobile Markets | Community Meals | Kids Eat Health Initiative
Our Commitment to Reducing Food Insecurity in the Community
Food Assistance at Beverly Bootstraps
At Beverly Bootstraps, we are committed to addressing hunger and promoting health through a variety of food assistance programs:
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Food Pantry: Clients can visit once every seven days to select from a variety of fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples.
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Refrigerated Food Lockers: Offering 24/7 access to pre-ordered groceries at convenient local locations, providing flexibility for those with varying schedules.
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Mobile Markets: Bringing free, fresh produce directly to neighborhoods, ensuring that healthy options are accessible to all.
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Community Meals: In partnership with local organizations, we help serve free meals daily across Beverly, fostering community and nourishment.
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Seasonal Food Programs: During the holidays, our programs provide additional support to ensure everyone can enjoy special meals.
Food Pantry in Beverly, MA
Our Food Pantry is open to residents of Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, and Wenham. Clients may visit once every 7 days to “shop” for the foods they enjoy. We offer a wide variety of fresh produce, proteins, pantry staples, and other essential items. The pantry is restocked throughout the day, so we encourage visits later in the day to help avoid wait times.
FOOD PANTRY HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
What to Bring:
Please bring proof of residence (such as a piece of mail postmarked within the last 30 days) from one of the following communities:
Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, or Wenham.
Food Donations Welcome
We gratefully accept food donations at our 35 Park Street location.
Click here to learn more about how to donate.
New Client Registration Hours
Monday: 9:15 am – 10:15 am & 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm & 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:15 am – 10:15 am & 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:15 am – 10:15 am & 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
To sign up, visit during our new client registration hours. If possible, download and complete the Food Pantry Intake Kit to save time during your visit.
Automated Refrigerated Food Lockers for members living in Beverly, Manchester, Hamilton, Wenham and Essex
Automated Refrigerated Food Lockers provide more convenient food for anyone in need. Food insecure community members living in Beverly, Manchester, Hamilton, Wenham, and Essex are able to pick up food they’ve ordered online through Beverly Bootstraps’ SmartChoice system with 24-hour access to the lockers. The lockers are located at two Beverly locations – 35 Park Street and 10 Dane Street.
To learn more about our Automated Refridgerated Food Locker program, please click the button below.
Free Fresh Produce at Mobile Markets
Beverly Bootstraps hosts free Mobile Markets at local farmer’s markets, providing eligible households with fresh fruits and vegetables to promote better health and nutrition.
Participants can select free, fresh produce delivered directly to their neighborhood. These markets serve residents of local housing complexes and senior citizens who live in Beverly.
Community Meals
The Beverly Community embraces those in need of a meal by providing a free dinner every night of the week. In partnership with Root, we support the local churches and groups hosting the meals by providing the cooked food, delivering it to the meal site, and providing volunteers to help prepare and serve it for several of the nightly dinners.
Monday 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot St.
Tuesday 6:00 PM
First Parish, Unitarian, 225 Cabot St.
Wednesday 6:00 PM
Living Faith United Methodist, 2 Dane St.
Thursday 6:00 PM
Living Faith United Methodist, 2 Dane St.
Friday 6:00 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal, 4 Ocean St.
Saturday 12:30 PM
First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot St.
Sunday 6:00 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal, 4 Ocean St.
About Kids Eat Healthy Initiative
No kid should go hungry or worry about where their next meal is coming from. As of March 2021, it is said that
%
of children in Essex County are food insecure and are faced with challenges every day.
Through our Kids Eat Healthy Initiative, Beverly Bootstraps is committed to ensuring that local children have consistent access to nutritious food. We support families through programs like the Kids Food Program and the Weekend Food Program, helping to reduce food insecurity and promote healthy development for children in need.
Weekend Food Program
During the school year, we partner with Beverly Public Schools to support school-age children who are at high risk of food insecurity—especially on days when school meals aren’t available, such as weekends and vacation weeks.
Each week, students in need receive pre-packed bags of healthy snacks and easy-to-prepare foods to take home for the weekend, helping to ensure they have the nutrition they need to thrive when school is out.
Do you need help with food for Thanksgiving?
Fixin’s for the Feast Thanksgiving Bags
Fixin’s for the Feast bags are filled with all the Thanksgiving fixin’s to help our neighbors in need. Each Thanksgiving, clients enjoy a pre-packed bag of all the fixin’s along with a grocery store gift card for additions to their feast!
Please use this link to fill out the form and you will be added to our list. You will receive an email in mid-October 2025 with distribution details.
Are you interested in building Fixin’s for the Feast bags or donating gift cards in 2025?
