Beverly Bootstraps Kicks Off Annual School Supply Drive

Beverly Bootstraps is holding its 21st annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive this year. This program puts new backpacks and school supplies into the hands of kids who cannot afford them. Beverly Bootstraps helps ensure that students in its service area of Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, and Wenham have the right supplies to learn.

There are two ways to donate:

1. Order online through Wednesday, July 20 at www.roonga.com/beverlybackpacks2022. All supplies ordered will be delivered directly to Beverly Bootstraps.
2. Or shop locally and drop off donations at one of the following Community Collections:

• Sunday, July 10 from 5 pm – 6 pm at the Patton Park Summer Concert, RT 1A, Hamilton
• Monday, July 11 from 5 pm – 7 pm at Beverly Bootstraps, 35 Park Street, Beverly
• Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15. Drop in the box outside the Manchester Recreation Office at Town Hall, 10 Central Street, Manchester

The list of supplies needed can be found online at www.bit.ly/supplies2022.

Distribution to clients will begin August 15th via curbside pickup at Beverly Bootstraps, 35 Park Street, Beverly. If you are in need, please call Beverly Bootstraps at 978-927-1561.