Support takes many forms—and however you showed up for Beverly Bootstraps, your generosity made a real difference for neighbors in need. Because of you, in 2025: |
- Neighbors turned to our Food Assistance programs 30,812 times for help.
- Those visits supported nearly 5,000 individuals from over 2,000 households who relied on you to keep food on the table.
- With the dedication of tutors and staff, 75% of High School Equivalency (HSE) students passed their exams, moving closer to earning diplomas and increasing their employment opportunities.
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Children were supported year-round with 945 backpacks of school supplies and holiday gifts for 839 children from 379 families through Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts.
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Behind every number is a story like Gianna’s.*
While moving between shelters, Gianna connected with our Adult Education program. Paired with a volunteer tutor through our HSE program, and, with the support of a volunteer tutor, earned her high school equivalency diploma. Today, she and her daughter live in their own apartment, and Gianna continues her journey through our College and Career Readiness program. |
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“Because of my tutor and Beverly Bootstraps, I'm working toward a college degree and supporting my daughter on my own. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible.” Your commitment made Gianna’s success—and so many others—possible. As we begin 2026, we hope you’ll continue to stand with us as neighbors work toward stability and self-sufficiency. |
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| *Client name changed for privacy |
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Tax Program Kickoff and Volunteers Needed
In 2025, our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helped nearly 500 neighbors navigate tax season with clarity and confidence. With close to $900,000 in tax refunds secured, the program is a critical resource for individuals and families across the North Shore.
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Volunteers are needed to join our IRS-trained team to help low-income families and individuals prepare their tax returns. No prior tax experience is required.
Click here to learn more >> |
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Bring together your family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers and host a Food Drive!
Using our Top 10 list (with a strong need for coffee/tea, gluten-free options, cooking oils, condiments, and baking staples), you can help stock our pantry with essentials. |
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Out With the Old, In With the New |
Start the year fresh by donating your new or gently used items to the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop.
Every donation helps support our essential programs—from Food Assistance to Adult Education and Youth and Family services. |
| Spread the Love With Stop & Shop |
For the entire month of February, the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program will donate $1 from every $2.50 reusable Community Bag to Beverly Bootstraps.
Bags sold at Stop & Shop, 37 Enon Street, Beverly, will support our programs and neighbors in need. Thank you for helping us make an impact one bag at a time! |
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Trillium Teams Compete to Give Back |
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Trillium Flow Technologies turned giving back into a friendly challenge! Teams competed to see who could collect the most items for our Food Pantry, with the winning team earning a team lunch. Together, they collected over 1,300 pounds of items! We’re so grateful to everyone at Trillium for this amazing food drive and their ongoing support of our programs!
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Abiomed Lends Holiday Hands
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During one of our busiest times this year, when SNAP benefits were paused, Abiomed stepped up with helping hands. Their team members helped sort the incredible number of donations coming in from the community and organized a toiletry drive to help stock our shelves! We’re so thankful for the time, care, and generosity they shared this season!
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Saints Academy Runs Month-Long Drive |
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The Saints Academy finished the year strong with their annual month-long drive collecting over 656 lbs of cereal, 950 cans of tuna, and 976 lbs of pasta and rice. The students were hands-on every step of the way! The Saints Academy also participated in Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts, sponsoring and brightening the holidays for 8 local families. We’re grateful to the amazing students, parents, friends, and staff for their generosity and dedication.
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Beverly’s 400th Anniversary Kickoff: Winter Wonderland
Saturday, January 17, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lynch Park, 55 Ober Street, Beverly
Kickoff Beverly’s 400th birthday celebration with a wintry day of family fun! Stop by the Beverly Bootstraps Winter Warm-Up donation station with warm food items like soup, oatmeal, hot chocolate, coffee, or tea to help families and children in our community stay warm this winter. Then, enjoy ice skating, curling, the Alpine Slide, a Bumble-sized snowman bouncy house, and more! |
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Best Chef 2026 Friday, April 10, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Boston Marriott Peabody, 8A Centennial Dr, Peabody
Save the Date of April 10 for the return of the most exciting culinary fundraising event on the North Shore, Beverly Bootstraps’ Best Chef! Enjoy the "Taste of the North Shore," featuring specialty samples from top local restaurants, as local chefs compete in a cook-off for the title “Best Chef.” Bid for seats at a special chef tasting table, enjoy a live auction and open bar! Tickets go on sale soon. |
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Monday, January 19: Food Pantry, Agency, and Thrift Shop closed
Monday, February 16: Food Pantry, Agency, and Thrift Shop closed |
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Don’t miss our emails!
Be sure to check your SPAM or Promotions folder and add @beverlybootstraps.org to your contacts so our messages land safely in your inbox. |
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