Beverly Bootstraps Back-to-School Backpack Program a Success

Thanks to our community's generosity, 934 local students across Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, and Wenham have received brand-new backpacks filled with essential school supplies. These students are back in their classrooms, feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn.

"Every year, it seems harder and harder to provide anything more than just the bare knuckle essentials. I don't know what I would do without the help that you have provided. You all should be so very proud of how much you help this community! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

- Local mother

Individual donors, community groups, volunteers, local businesses, and Community Collection Sites all played an essential role in helping us reach our goal.

Having the support of the communities we serve does more than provide school supplies—it eases the financial burden on families, allowing them to focus on other essentials like food, housing, and utilities.

Thank you for showing up for our local students and helping them start the school year strong! Watch our 2026 wrap-up video:

We are now actively planning our Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts program. If you want to help make the holiday season special for children and families in our community, there are many ways to get involved. Visit beverlybootstraps.org/winter-wishes-holiday-gifts/ to learn more!