Beverly Bootstraps provides year-round services to local children and families in need. Our Youth & Family programs focus on connecting families with the tools they need to achieve self-sufficiency. We provide children with increased access to food when not in school, school supplies to start off the academic year, and a holiday gift program for families.
Youth & Family
Back-to-School Backpack Program
DO YOU NEED HELP AFFORDING BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES?
Distribution for the 2024/2025 school year is complete. If you need a backpack and school supplies for your child, please reach out to their school. Information for the 2025/2026 school year will be posted during the summer.
WANT TO HELP LOCAL STUDENTS BE PREPARED FOR SCHOOL?
For over 21 years, Beverly Bootstraps’ Back-to-School Backpack program has helped local children prepare for academic success and lessened the financial burden on families. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community of supporters, we successfully completed our 2024 program. This year, 903 local students received new backpacks filled with school supplies and started the academic year feeling supported and prepared, thanks to you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who participated in this initiative!
If you or your company would like to learn more about being involved with this program, please fill out this form >>
Do you need help with holiday gifts for your kids this year?
This community-supported holiday gift program helps provide your children in grades 12 and under with new clothes, games, and toys. Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts helps families living in Beverly, Manchester, Hamilton, Wenham, and Essex.
Information about the 2025 Winter Wishes Holiday Gift program will available in September.
How to help with Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts
Donors: Many families in our community are not able to purchase presents for their children. Through Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts, donors can provide these children with new clothes, games, and toys. With the support of our generous community, we helped 822 children enjoy a happy holiday in 2024!
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to watch our 2024 recap video and see why we are so thankful for the incredible support of our donors, volunteers and community members who make this incredible program possible!
Donor questions? Contact Development Coordinator Deb Ploszay at development@beverlybootstraps.org
Kids Eat Healthy Initiative
No kid should go hungry or worry about where their next meal is coming from. As of March 2021, 20.6% of children in Essex County, are food insecure and are faced with these challenges every day. Through the Kids Eat Healthy initiative, we are committed to supporting local children in need of food.
“If it wasn’t for you, my kids wouldn’t have a holiday. But because of you, I can now see a smile on their faces.”
– Janelle, single mom of two young boys