Community Newsletter
May, 2019
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How you've helped your neighbors in need on their road to self-sufficiency.
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Healthy eating advice from our Nutritionist
Another service we offer our clients at Beverly Bootstraps, thanks to funding from Maridee's Healthy Eating Program in memory of Maridee Feeherry, is access to our nutritionist, Olivia.
Low-income populations have increased risk for various diseases linked to lack of access to fresh, healthy foods.
With her help, we have been making an effort to offer more nutritional foods in all of our food programs, including more proteins and produce. Olivia educates our clients how to plan, cook with and eat these ingredients within their own dietary needs. Not only does she cook up delicious tasting samples and provide the recipe, but she also offers individualized dietary advice.
Olivia explains, "For my first demo, I roasted sweet potatoes. It launched off conversations with clients about diabetes as they had concerns about sugar intake. I advised several of these clients about food related strategies to better manage their blood sugar levels. On my followup demo, one client was excited to inform me that they were able to keep their blood sugar within their desired range since the last time I was here."
Not only do we want our clients to have enough food, but also the right food, to stay healthy.
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Sue Gabriel on Podcast
Sue Gabriel, Beverly Bootstraps Executive Director, was recently the guest of Matt Reid on the Off Deadline Wicked Local Podcast.
They
discussed the wide range of year-round services the organization provides, as well as ways people can get involved through donations or volunteering.
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So many ways available to get rid of your old textiles
At Beverly Bootstraps, we depend on your generosity and effort to donate gently-used items to The Thrift Shop. We understand that giving to us does take effort since “condition” plays a major role in what we can accept as donations. (click
here
for what we accept) However, that extra effort pays off in the form of helping your neighbors in need. The Thrift Shop proceeds go a long way in funding crucial programs such as our Food Pantry, Education Classes, After-School Programs and more.
We understand that there are simpler ways to dispose of your goods, particularly textiles. We ask that you, please, take the time to sort through your clothing and accessories and donate those items that are clean, in-season, and in good condition to The Thrift Shop.
In order to better serve our clients, we rely on your resolve to make a difference. Help us help those in need!
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Easter baskets for the kids
Meet Cerys. She donated 43 Easter Baskets for her community service project. Thank you for helping our families and kids in our youth programs have a happy Easter!
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Partnership with Cell Signaling
Cell Signaling Technology
has formalized a partnership with Beverly Bootstraps to support our work with the underprivileged throughout the North Shore. We're excited about working more closely with them in the future. (see press release
here
)
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Grant from hospital to provide fresh produce
Beth Israel Lahey Health Beverly Hospital
just awarded us with a $10,000 grant to support our Seasonal and Senior Mobile Markets! Thank you for helping us provide fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need.
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Saturday, May 11, at your regular mail delivery time
At your mailbox
The Stamp Out Hunger effort is the United States' largest single-day food drive and on this day, mail carriers both deliver mail and collect food donations. Just when food pantries are facing a depletion in donations from the holiday season, your mail carrier will pick up your donation of non-perishable food and toiletries that you leave out by your mail box. Your donation stays local and helps fill Beverly Bootstraps' Food Pantry. (see our most needed items
here
)
Wednesday, May 15,
North Shore Music Theater, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly
Visit our table to learn more about how you can help. You can also enter the raffle for a gift basket at this fun event with 50 local businesses, complimentary food samplings and spirit tastings. A great networking opportunity too!
Saturday, May 18, 9am-11am
Beverly Common, 31 Dane Street
Join the First Baptist Church for a one hour family-friendly run/walk in downtown Beverly on Mother's Day weekend! Collect a ticket for each completed loop, then use your tickets to enter a raffle for a chance to win fun prizes! The raffle prize winners will be pulled following the event. Participants must be present to win. Help First Baptist Church in the work they do in this community including supporting Beverly Bootstraps. And visit Beverly Bootstraps' table while you're there.
Sunday, May 19, 10am-1pm
Beverly High School, 100 Sohier Road, Beverly
The 20th Annual Touch-A-Truck event is a unique, interactive, one-day event, held in Beverly during National Public Works Week. Bring the kids to see, touch and explore their favorite big trucks. Don't forget to bring and item or two from our
most needed list
to donate at the Food Drive for Beverly Bootstraps.
Monday, May 27, 9am-12pm
525 Cabot Street, Beverly
Stop by to drop off some non-perishable food to help stock Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry shelves and joy a hot cup of coffee and a newspaper! (see our most needed items
here
)
Market Basket Food Drive
Saturday, June 1, 9am-1pm
Market Basket, Endicott Street, Danvers
While doing your own grocery shopping at Market Basket Danvers on Saturday, grab an extra item or two to drop in the food drive donation bins on your way out! Help us stock the Food Pantry shelves for the summer!
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To learn more, click on these handy links:
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