Beverly Bootstraps Launches 24th Back-To-School Backpack Program

BEVERLY, MA — Beverly Bootstraps has launched its 24th annual Back-to-School Backpack Program to benefit students in need in Beverly, Essex, Hamilton, Manchester and Wenham.

In Beverly’s public schools alone, roughly 32 percent of K–12 students come from low-income households. That’s more than 1,440 children who may need assistance. Last year, Beverly Bootstraps provided just over 900 backpacks, but to meet the growing demand, this year's goal has increased to 950.

There are two ways to donate:

Order online through July 23 here. All supplies ordered will be delivered to Beverly Bootstraps.

Or shop locally and drop off donations by July 13 at one of the following Community Collection Sites:

BEVERLY
Beverly Bootstraps, 35 Park St.
Beverly Public Library, Children’s Room, 32 Essex St.
Beverly Public Library, Farms Branch, 24 Vine St.

HAMILTON/WENHAM
The Community House, 284 Bay Rd., South Hamilton

MANCHESTER
Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St.
Manchester Recreation Department, 10 Central St.

ESSEX
T.O.H.P. Burnham Public Library, 30 Martin St.
Brookline Bank, 8-10 Martin St.

The list of supplies needed can be found online here. at tinyurl.com/backpacks2025.

Distribution to clients will begin on Aug. at Beverly Bootstraps, 35 Park
Street, Beverly.

Those in need of assistance call Beverly Bootstraps at 978-927-1561 or visit here.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)