Helping people remains Beverly Bootstraps' top priority in this ever-changing world. Higher rental prices and stagnant wages continue to put pressure on our clients' budgets. Potential changes to federal support programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Low Income Heat and Energy Program (LIHEAP) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance creates uncertainty in predicting the level of client need in the coming year.

Our own stats show that the need is real and continues to grow.  The number of individuals we serve has increased 29% over the last 6 years. And t he number of visits to our Food Pantry has increased by an average of 70 per month from last year at this time. 

In this time of uncertainty, we  hope that you will help us continue to support our community by supporting Beverly Bootstraps.

  

In the near future, Beverly Bootstraps will be holding its Mobile Market to  provide all senior citizens  at the Senior Center in Beverly with a small selection of produce items and senior friendly non-perishables  items.  Because so many seniors live on a fixed income, they often can't afford the fresh fruits and vegetables so important to a balanced, nutritious diet. So we will start providing them with this important produce for free. More details will follow on start date and schedule.

Thank you to the North Shore Community Health Network for providing the funding to make this program possible.