The BEACON is a non-profit, ecumenical body, established primarily to provide food and emergency financial assistance to those in need, to include providing for the social, physical and emotional needs of the most vulnerable citizens of the Greater Brunswick Community.

The BEACON shall endeavor to enable those in need to make positive changes in their personal lives, thus improving the quality of life in our community.

BEACON is the umbrella organization for the Brunswick Food Bank and the Emergency Relief Fund.

The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF )works closely with other service organizations to provide financial assistance for such needs as rental assistance, security deposits, and utility bills.