BEAM Information

About BEAM, or Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry - was founded in 1985 by The Beaches Ministeral Association with help of a generous donation from Henry Blackstock to help folks in need of the basic necessities of life. The beaches communities-Mayport/Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Ponte Vedra-are unique in metropolitan Jacksonville/Duval County. This area is a lot like a small town. Neighbors know and help neighbors, and the community takes care of its own. As a result of this support, BEAM is able to offer one stop shopping for social services. Churches, clubs, schools, businesses and individuals to donate food, dollars, and volunteer support to BEAM every year. BEAM, or Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, is here to help families in the Beaches communities from Mayport/Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Ponte Vedra in these zip codes: 32233, 32224, 32266, 32250, and 32082. BEAM's mission is to keep families in their homes and help them become self-sufficient. Sometimes families just need groceries to help them get through the month. Sometimes they need help paying a power bill or making a rent payment. No family needs to go without food at the Beaches! BEAM'S food pantry is open for appointments at BEAM Monday through Friday each week. Families can come for food every 30 days if they need to do so, and they can also apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly "food stamps") at BEAM. Qualified families may be eligible for rent or utility assistance at BEAM. BEAM's Rent and Utility program is funded by generous gifts from individuals, private family foundations, churches, businesses, and a Public Service Grant from the City of Jacksonville. BEAM administers the charitable fund and federal grant monies for Beaches Energy Service, which is the source for electricity in Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach. BEAM also offers free tax preparation services during tax season with specially trained volunteers, through a ...