for franklin county residents
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
Soup kitchen and men's shelter
- 311 West 2nd Street, Frankfort | 502-223-5179
- Men's shelter is open 24hrs
Transitional Housing for Women
- 303 East 3rd Street, Frankfort | 502-352-2843
- Emergency and transitional housing for pregnant women, homeless women & homeless women w/ children
- 208 W Campbell Street | 502-223-2138
- Closes at 4pm
Emergency shelter
- 736 West Main Street, Lexington, KY | 859-252-7706
- Closes at 4:30pm
- Must provide your own transportation
Emergency shelter, support, and resources to families navigating crisis situations
- 911 Leawood Drive | 319-2388
Emergency shelter
- 432 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY | 502-584-3711
- Must provide your own transportation
- Open 24hrs
Emergency Food
202 Medical Heights Drive | 502-223-5794
- 18 yrs of age, Franklin County Residents Only (ID required)
- Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
331 Wallace Avenue | 502-227-8037
- Franklin Country Residents Only (ID Required)
- Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm & Saturdays 10am - 12pm
ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men's Shelter
311 West 2nd Street | 502-223-5179
- Monday - Friday 11:30am - 1pm
- Saturdays 1:30am - 12:30pm
- Sundays 2pm - 3pm
517 Greenup Avenue, Frankfort | 502-227-2638
By Apt Only
- Emergency Food Pantry
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8:30 am - 10:30 am
- Food Distribution
1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Frankfort 2:30pm
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
- 124 Walnut Street | 502-209-8024
Services offered:
- Couples & Family Therapy
- Trauma & EMDR Therapy
- Addiction Recovery
- Child & Adolescent Therapy
- Anxiety & Depression Therapy
- Life Trasition Therapy
Capital City Christian Church
15 Locust Drive, Frankfort
Leader: Brain Pelletier, 502-803-8973
Specialized Support
Emergency Shelter for domestic violence victims and their families
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 800-544-2022
Services offered:
- Support groups
- Housing resources
- Legal Advocacy
Helps trafficked and exploited youth
- 502-324-3013
Services offered:
- Youth referral
- Prevention education
- Survivor-centered support & mentorship
- Self-sufficiency programs
Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation
Support for children, youth & families impacted by incarceration
- 502-229-3307 | [email protected]
Services offered:
- Crisis intervention
- Re-entry support
Housing
Homeless & Housing Coalition of KY
- 306 W Main St #207 | 502-223-1834
Rental assistance programs, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) & emergency homeownership assistance
- 1231 Louisville Rd | 502-564-7930
Income-Based Apartments:
- Prince Hall Village
- 1100 Prince Hall Village | 502-223-3236
- Woodside Apartments
- 1335 Louisville Rd | 502-227-7950
- Glenns Creek Manor (Senior 55+)
- 265 Democrat Drive | 502-237-0510
Vehicle Assistance
Goodwill Cars to Work
502-259-0430
Salvation Army Vehicle Assistance Program
1-800-728-7825
Miscellaneous
Bluegrass Community Action - Heating/Air Bill Assistance
- 111 Professional Court, Frankfort | 502-695-5615
Mission Frankfort Clinic - Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy
- 201 St. Clair Street | 502-227-4216
Embrace Ministries - Infant Supplies
Capital City Christian Church
15 Locust Drive
Leader: Melissa Beard, [email protected]
William Joseph Crisis Nursery - Infant Supplies
- 911 Leawood Drive | 502-319-2388
- Pickup from 11am - 1pm
St. Vincent De Paul - Thrift Store
- 315 Wallace Avenue | 502-227-8037
- Tue, Wed & Sat | 10am - 1pm
