What We Do
Beverly Bootstraps offers a wide range of programs and services designed to support individuals and families in need. We serve residents in Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton and Wenham.
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Beverly Bootstraps Programs & Services
At Beverly Bootstraps, we’re committed to meeting the evolving needs of our community by connecting individuals and families with vital resources and support. Our Case Managers are here to assist with applications for programs like LIHEAP (fuel assistance), SNAP (food benefits), and more. We also offer financial assistance for rent or utilities to eligible households, as well as resource guides for housing, referrals, and other essential services. These services are available to Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton and Wenham residents.
To get started, please complete the form below. Your submission will be directed to our Case Management team for follow-up.
serving residents of Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton and Wenham
Beverly Bootstraps Programs & Services
We are here to help
Services are available to Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton and Wenham residents. To see a list of the programs Beverly Bootstraps offers, view our List of Services flyer.
To learn about additional local support services, view our Community Resources Guide.
Client Update Forms
Client update forms are required to participate in any seasonal program. Please download and complete your form before arriving. Copies are also available at our front desk at 35 Park Street.
Food Assistance Programs
Food Pantry
Clients are welcome to visit the Food Pantry once every 7 days to choose from a variety of fresh produce, proteins, pantry staples, and more. The pantry is restocked regularly, so visiting later in the day may help you avoid lines. Please bring proof of residence in Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, or Wenham (mail postmarked within the last 30 days).
New Client Food Pantry Registration Times:
- Monday: 9:15 am – 10:15 am and 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm and 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:15 am – 10:15 am and 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:15 am – 10:15 am and 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
To sign up for our Food Pantry, please print our Food Pantry intake form and bring completed forms with you.
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Refrigerated Food Lockers
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 located in two convenient locations within in Beverly.
Free, Fresh Produce at Mobile Market
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.
Free Community Meals in Beverly, MA
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 at First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot St.
Tuesday – 6:00 PM at First Parish, Unitarian, 225 Cabot St.
Wednesday – 6:00 PM at Living Faith United Methodist, 2 Dane St.
Thursday – 6:00 PM at Living Faith United Methodist, 2 Dane St.
Friday – 6:00 PM at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 4 Ocean St.
Saturday – 12:30 PM at First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot St.
Sunday – 6:00 PM at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 4 Ocean St.
Do you need help with food for Thanksgiving?
Fixin’s for the Feast bags are pre-filled with all the classic Thanksgiving fixin’s, along with a grocery store gift card so you can add your own touches to the meal.
If you’d like to receive a Fixin’s for the Feast bag, please fill out this form. You’ll be added to our list and will receive an email with distribution details in mid-October 2025.
Let us help make your Thanksgiving a little easier—and a lot more joyful!
Additional Programs and Services available through Beverly Bootstraps
Adult Education programs
Our Adult Education programs are designed to be accessible and practical, empowering students to build new skills, enhance job opportunities, and boost their earning potential.
We provide personalized tutoring to help students earn their High School Equivalency certificate and offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes to enhance communication skills. In addition, we help young adults and adults develop realistic plans for their future through our College and Career Readiness program.
Client Support Services
Our Case Management Team helps individuals and families navigate tough situations by connecting them with the resources they need.
After assessing each client’s financial and living circumstances, Case Managers provide personalized support to access essentials like food, housing, heat, utilities, clothing, and household goods. They also assist with applying for government benefits and help create action plans that guide clients toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
Tax Preparation Services
For those who qualify, Beverly Bootstraps and its IRS-trained staff and volunteers prepare tax returns for low-income families and individuals at no cost.
If you want to learn more about earned income tax credit, please click here.
Back-to-school backpack program
Do you need help affording back-to-school supplies?
For over 21 years, Beverly Bootstraps’ Back-to-School Backpack Program has ensured that local children head into the school year feeling confident, prepared, and supported. By providing new backpacks filled with essential school supplies, this program eases the financial strain on families while setting students up for academic success.
This program is for residents of Beverly, Manchester, Hamilton, Wenham or Essex. Click learn more for the 2025 distribution dates.
Winter wishes holiday gift program
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 2025.
Calculating for Success
The calculator program is available to high school students within our service area, including Beverly, Essex, Hamilton, Manchester, Wenham areas.
Students enrolled in advanced math classes can apply for a free graphing calculator, ensuring they have the necessary tools to succeed in their coursework.
If students need help affording a graphing calculator, they should contact their math teacher at the start of the school year for assistance.
