Good to Know
Clients are welcome to visit the Food Pantry once every 7 days to choose from fresh produce, proteins, pantry staples, and more. The pantry is restocked regularly, so visiting later in the day may help avoid lines. Please bring proof of residence in Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, or Wenham (mail postmarked within the last 30 days).
Office Hours
Services Offered
New Client Food Pantry Registration Times: Monday 9:15–10:15 AM and 2:00–3:00 PM; Tuesday 12:15–1:15 PM and 4:00–5:00 PM; Wednesday 9:15–10:15 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM; Thursday 9:15–10:15 AM and 12:00–1:00 PM. To sign up, print and bring the Food Pantry intake form.
Adult Education programs are designed to be accessible and practical, empowering students to build new skills, enhance job opportunities, and boost earning potential. They include personalized tutoring for High School Equivalency, ESOL classes, and College and Career Readiness.
Case Managers provide personalized support to access essentials like housing, heat, utilities, clothing, and household goods, and help create action plans that guide clients toward long-term stability.
For those who qualify, Beverly Bootstraps and its IRS-trained staff and volunteers prepare tax returns for low-income families and individuals at no cost.
Case Managers assist with applications for programs such as LIHEAP (fuel assistance), SNAP (food benefits), and other resources.
About This Pantry
The Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry was started in 1992 by parishioners at the First Baptist Church. Since then, its services have grown tremendously to meet the ongoing needs of the community.