Please join us for Best Chef on Friday, April 10, from 6–9 PM at the Boston Marriott Peabody. This special evening will bring together great food, friendly competition, and the incredible community that makes Beverly Bootstraps’ work possible.
Three talented local chefs will go head-to-head in a live cook-off, creating dishes of which 75% of the ingredients are found in our Food Pantry. Their creativity will be put to the test as celebrity judges select the most delicious and inventive dish to earn the title of Best Chef.
Does that make your mouth water? A limited number of exclusive tasting tickets allow guests to sample all three dishes and be their own judge of the competition. And everyone will leave satisfied—guests will enjoy tastings from 15+ favorite North Shore restaurants, along with complimentary beer and wine while mingling with friends, food lovers, and fellow supporters of Beverly Bootstraps. The evening will end on a sweet note with desserts, an exciting live auction, and a paddle raise to support neighbors in need.
At Beverly Bootstraps, thousands of local individuals and families rely on our programs for food, housing stability, education, and essential resources. Events like Best Chef make this work possible. You—our donors, volunteers, and supporters—are the heart of Beverly Bootstraps. We hope you will join us for this meaningful night to celebrate what we can accomplish together and stand alongside neighbors who need it most.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind culinary event. Reserve your tickets today and help make a difference in the lives of local families. |
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Building Financial Confidence with Women’s Money Matters |
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Supporting clients with rental and utility assistance is a critical service provided by our Case Management team. To help clients build long-term financial stability, we are proud to partner with Women’s Money Matters.
Through this partnership, our female clients can participate in financial education workshops and receive one-on-one financial coaching to strengthen budgeting skills and build financial confidence.
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On March 21, shop the Thrift Shop’s redesigned spring event, the Spring Renewal. The Thrift Shop staff has been setting aside thousands of curated spring items and building a beautiful shopping adventure within our Thrift Shop for this occasion. The Spring Renewal is an experience that will send you into the new season in-style and refreshed! |
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Building Snack Bags is a fun and easy way to give back with family, friends, or company groups, or to earn community service hours. These bags provide a variety of snacks to families with children visiting our Food Pantry. Click here for more information >>
Email [email protected] to get started.
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Beverly Bootstraps, 35 Park Street
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Donation bins at Stop & Shop (224 Elliott St. & 37 Enon St.), Shaw’s (71 Dodge St.), or the Council on Aging (90 Colon St.)
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Please ensure all items are within their use-by date. Thank you for standing with us in the fight against hunger! |
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Brookwood's Mission Possible |
The 5th graders at Brookwood School successfully completed Mission Possible: No Empty Plates. In partnership with the Parent's Association, students went on a "top secret" mission to stock our Food Pantry. Together, they collected over 2,000 pounds of food for local families! We are incredibly proud of these students for going above and beyond to make a difference and grateful to the entire Brookwood community.
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Nine-year-old Abby runs her own egg business with her chickens, and recently heard that our Food Pantry needed egg cartons. Abby stopped by (with her mom!) to donate her egg cartons to help support the pantry.
We are so impressed with her entrepreneurial spirit and the way she stepped up for her community at such a young age. Thank you, Abby!
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Van Otterloo Supports Our Students |
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Our Adult Education department was recently awarded a generous grant from the Van Otterloo Family Foundation to support the programs we offer the community. This funding helps ensure more individuals have access to the educational tools they need to achieve their full potential. Thank you for believing in our mission to inspire lifelong learning, foster personal growth, and create pathways to success.
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Best Chef 2026 Friday, April 10, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Boston Marriott Peabody, 8A Centennial Dr, Peabody
Best Chef tickets are on sale! Join our signature fundraising event on April 10 at the Boston Marriott Peabody for an evening of culinary excellence, giving back, and fun! Start the night with a Taste of the North Shore, featuring incredible bites from 15+ local restaurant partners. Then cheer on three talented chefs as they compete live using ingredients found in the Food Pantry. Guests can enjoy complimentary beer and wine, bid on exclusive auction packages, and raise their paddles to support neighbors in need. Tickets here >>
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Thrift Spring Renewal Saturday, March 21, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop, 198 Rantoul Street, Beverly
Shop thousands of curated spring items during our Spring Renewal event. Our redesigned shop and seasonal displays will create a fresh shopping experience to welcome the new season. |
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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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