Almost from the beginning of the pandemic, the
Joint Council of Taxpayer Associations of Long Beach Island (JCTA)—of which
BLTA is a member—established a fund to assist those in need. The fund grew
through individual donations, contributions from other taxpayer associations,
and support from the business community.
BLTA members contributed $7,000, and the Association added $1,000, for a total
of $8,000—more than any other association on the island. Recently, JCTA also
approved an additional $1,500 donation to the St. Francis Human Concerns Food
Pantry, which continues to support more than 60 families per week. To date, the
pantry has distributed more than $10,000 in grocery store gift cards, thanks to
the generosity of this community-wide effort.
