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Need Assistance? We're here to help!

At CapCity, we’re here to help connect you with resources in our community. We partner with the Resource Office of Social Ministries (ROSM) to assist families with rent, utilities, and food needs through the Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry.


📅 Applications for ROSM assistance and food boxes are available by appointment only on Mondays and Fridays from 8 AM–4 PM.


  • 📞 Call our Assistance Team at 502-695-1188 ext. 117
  • 📧 Email us at [email protected]


When you come in, please bring the following information for everyone in your household:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Social Security Number


This information is required to complete your application.

Rent & Utilities

Please note: you must be a franklin county resident

If you are applying for help with rent or utility bills through ROSM:


  • Please allow 5–7 business days for a response.
  • ROSM may contact you for additional information before your application can be processed.
  • ⚠️ Important: If you have applied for assistance through another church or agency, you must continue working with them until your application has been processed.


Food Boxes

please note: you must be a franklin county resident

Food assistance is available through the Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry.


  • Requests must be submitted by 11:00 AM to receive a box the following day.
  • Requests made on Fridays will be ready the following Monday.
  • Please note: ROSM is closed on national holidays, which may cause delays.


For additional information about ROSM or a full list of participating churches/organizations click the link below.

Need additional assistance?

We also work alongside several local churches and organizations to expand opportunities for food assistance and support. You’ll find a list below of additional community resources.

Emergency Shelter


ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men's Shelter *Open 24hrs

311 West 2nd Street, Frankfort, 502-223-5179


Franklin County Women's and Family Services - Transitional Housing

303 East 3rd Street, Frankfort, 502-352-2843


Simon House Emergency Shelter *Closes at 4pm

231 East Main Street, Frankfort, 502-223-2138


Salvation Army (Shelter) *Closes at 4:30pm

736 West Main Street, Lexington, KY, 859-252-7706


Wayside Christian Mission (Shelter) *Open 24hrs

432 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY, 502-584-3711

Emergency Food


ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men's Shelter

311 West 2nd Street, Frankfort, 502-223-5179

Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 1pm

Saturdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Sundays, 2pm - 3pm


Salvation Army, Frankfort *By Apt Only

517 Greenup Avenue, Frankfort, 502-227-2638


  • Emergency Food Pantry

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM


  • Food Distribution

1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Frankfort, 2:30pm

 


Choateville Christian Church *First Come, First Served

1533 Devil's Hollow Road, 502-875-4710

1st and 3rd Saturdays for the month, 10am - 12pm


Manna House (Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church)

495 Duckers Road, 859-873-1967

2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 9am - 10:30am


Grace Place

122 East Broadway, Frankfort, 502-875-7886


Franklin County Council on Aging *Meals on Wheels for Seniors

211 King's Daughters Drive, Frankfort, 502-223-5794

Addiction Recovery Assistance

Isaiah House Treatment Center

Harrodsburg, KY

859-375-9200


Recovery Works

Georgetown, KY

502-570-9313


Vital Behavioral Health

Frankfort, KY

502-385-0861


Deaton & Deaton Counseling Services

Frankfort, KY

502-209-1187


Celebrate Recovery

Captial City Christian Church

Brain Pelletier, 502-803-8973

Housing


Homeless & Housing Coalition of KY

502-223-1834


Income-Based Housing:

  • Frankfort Housing Authority 502-223-2148
  • Hickory Hill 502-223-1177
  • Prince Hall 502-223-3236
  • Woodside 502-227-7950

Vehicle

Goodwill Cars to Work

502-259-0430

[email protected]


Salvation Army Vehicle Assistance Program

1-800-728-7825

Miscellaneous


Bluegrass Community Action - Heating/Air

Franklin County: 111 Professional Court, Frankfort, 502-695-5615


Mission Frankfort Clinic - Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy

201 St. Clair Street, Frankfort, 502-227-4216


Sunshine Center - Infant Supplies

208 Steele Street, Frankfort, 502-875-3495


St. Vincent De Paul - Thrift Store

315 Wallace Avenue, Frankfort, 502-227-8037

Saturdays 10am-12pm