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
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
Harrodsburg, KY
859-375-9200
Georgetown, KY
502-570-9313
Frankfort, KY
502-385-0861
Deaton & Deaton Counseling Services
Frankfort, KY
502-209-1187
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
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