Beverly Bootstraps Kicks Off 20th Back-to-School Backpack Drive

BEVERLY, MA —After a year of tremendous disruption and strain for nearly all students, Beverly Bootstraps wants to make sure the next school year gets off to the best possible start for the city's students most in need.

Beverly Bootstraps is having its 20th annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive this year aimed at putting new backpacks and school supplies into the hands of kids whose families cannot afford them.

Donations of brand-new backpacks and school supplies are now being accepted.

Those interested can order online through July 21 here and items will be delivered directly to Beverly Bootstraps.

Those who would like to shop in person can do so and drop off the items at the community Collection Night at Beverly Bootstraps on Park Street on July 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The list of supplies needed can be found here.

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

Beverly Bootstraps provides critical resources to families and individuals so they can achieve self-sufficiency. Emergency assistance includes food, housing, stability, adult and youth education, counseling and advocacy.

Beverly Bootstraps is a community-funded and supported organization.

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