Phone number: 904-241-7437
Website: www.jaxbeam.org
Program Description:
Founded in 1985 by representatives of local churches who received many personal appeals for emergency financial assistance, The Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, or BEAM, was created to provide help in a coordinated way and to prevent duplication of services. We are a 501(c)(3) community-based organization serving low-income residents living or working in Jacksonville’s beach communities and serve residents of the following zip codes; 32233, 32266, 32250, 32082, 32224, and 32227.
To prevent homelessness, we provide emergency assistance to cover overdue rent and utility payments. To help families struggling with food insecurity, we operate two client-choice food pantries; one in Jacksonville Beach and one in Mayport. Our 6,500 SF “Grace Garden” supports our pantry operation by supplying several tons of fresh organic produce to our pantries each year. In addition, we offer nutrition education, assistance with applications for SNAP benefits and Medicaid, and case management for seniors and single mothers working to break the cycle of poverty. Our seasonal programs include Back to School with BEAM and other services such as Thanksgiving food baskets.