BEACHES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE MINISTRY INC

Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (commonly known as BEAM) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization founded in 1985 to coordinate emergency financial and hunger-relief services across Jacksonville’s Beaches communities. The organization operates client-choice food pantries, a community-supported organic "Grace Garden," case management (including senior services and a single-parent program), and emergency rent and utility assistance to prevent homelessness. In recent fiscal reporting (FY 7/1/2024–6/30/2025) BEAM reported large-scale impact: more than 1 million meals distributed, 9,689 pantry visits, $893,614 spent on overdue rent and utilities, and 1,180 households receiving direct financial assistance. BEAM partners with local churches, businesses, foundations and municipal programs to deliver coordinated support and seasonal programs such as Back to School with BEAM and holiday food campaigns.