Community Newsletter
September, 2019
How you've helped your neighbors in need on their road to self-sufficiency.
Backpacks program helps clients stay on budget

This summer, through the Back-to-School backpack program, we gave out over 600 brand new backpacks chock full of school supplies. We thank all those who donated to this program to help these kids to start the year on even ground with their peers.

According to a recent Patch article , families spend between $35 and $459 per year purchasing school supplies. This cost puts a lot of pressure on families who are already struggling.

In one clients own words...
"I have two middle school students and a highschooler and we have used the backpack program since we moved to Beverly. It is always a huge relief to me that I know the kids can get a backpack and supplies to help them start off the school year. I work a full time job, but struggle to keep up with all the costs of providing for my kids. If I had to buy everything they needed I would not be able to afford it. Beverly Bootstraps helps us and we feel very supported and that makes a difference to all of us."

*Name changed for privacy

Donate Change to Make Change to keep local kids from going hungry.

Throughout September, Beverly Bootstraps has partnered with local businesses to raise awareness about Hunger Action Month and support fellow community members in need. In Essex County alone over 11% of children do not have enough to eat. Help us to keep them fed by donating the change from your purchase at one of these generous Beverly businesses: A New Leaf , Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop , Flourish Bake Shopp e , Prides Crossing Confections , Tartine Kitchen and Eatery , Super Sub and What’s Brewin' Cafe .

Donate toiletries and cereal to the Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is always in need of toiletries and cereal, but right now, we are a little low in supplies of each. Toiletries, which are not covered by SNAP benefits, are always flying off our shelves. And cereal, which is such a healthy, quick and easy breakfast and great for kids heading off to school, is not something people typically think of to donate.

Thank you in advance!

Thank you!
Stop & Shop makes donation
Stop & Shop donated over $2,200 that they collected during this summer's Food for Friends campaign to help feed those in need in our community. Thank you!
Thank you to Cummings Properties tenants BACTES Imaging Solutions/Sharecare , Kuljik DDS , Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic , Cathy Rumery, CPA , and Microline Surgical who chose to donate $1,000 each to Beverly Bootstraps in the Cummings Giving Program.
Endicott athletes volunteer at Food Drive
Thank you to the athletes at Endicott College who volunteered to collect food donations at the Food Drive this past weekend. And thank you to all the Market Basket patrons who donated over 770 pounds of food!
Thrift Shop Linens Sale
Fri, Sept 20 from 9:30-5 and Sat, Sept 21 from 9:30-4
Thrift Shop, 198 Rantoul Street, Beverly
Shop beautiful, curated pieces... Antique, vintage, and other luxurious linens for your home. Napkins, tablecloths, lace, spreads, pillows, and more.


Momball Tournament Food Drive
Friday-Sunday, Sept 20-22
Harry Ball Field, Essex Street, Beverly
Support our Food Pantry while you support your favorite Momball team. Bring some non-perishable food and/or toiletries to Harry Ball when you go down to watch the tournament.

Great Beverly Photo Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, September 21 from 2:30-5pm
The Castle: a Board Game Cafe, 240 Rantoul Street, Beverl y
Join the 3rd annual Photo Scavenger Hunt to benefit Beverly Bootstraps! Arrive at the Castle at 2:30 with your team of 4-6 and a cell phone to search Beverly (on foot) and snap photos of all the scavenger hunt items/locations. Registration is $40 per team (keep an eye on this FB event for when registration opens).
To learn more, click on these handy links:
35 Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915 • 978-927-1561 • BeverlyBootstraps.org