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
311 West 2nd Street, Frankfort
502-223-5179
*Men's Shelter is open 24hrs
Lunch is served at the following times:
- Mon - Fri | 11:30am - 1pm
- Sat | 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Sun | 2pm - 3pm
Transitional Housing for Women
303 East 3rd Street, Frankfort
502-352-2843
For Women & Children
*Closes at 4pm
231 East Main Street, Frankfort
502-223-2138
*Closes at 4:30pm
736 West Main Street, Lexington, KY
859-252-7706
Must provide your own transportation.
*Open 24hrs
432 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
502-584-3711
Must provide your own transportation.
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, Frankfort
502-223-5179
- Monday - Friday | 11:30am - 1pm
- Saturdays | 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Sundays | 2pm - 3pm
Manna House (Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church)
480 Duckers Road, Midway
859-873-1967
*ID required
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays in November & December | 9am - 10:30am
*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
*First Come, First Served
1533 Devil's Hollow Road
502-875-4710
- 1st and 3rd Saturdays for the month | 10am - 12pm
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
"At Isaiah House, we offer a unique approach to addiction treatment that addresses the whole person. We consider not only the physical, but the spiritual, educational, and occupational needs of a person’s life. Rooted in Christian values, our goal is to guide individuals toward a life of continuing recovery, empowerment, and renewed purpose."
124 Walnut Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601
502-209-8024
Services offered:
- Couples & Family Therapy
- Trauma & EMDR Therapy
- Addiction Recovery
- Child & Adolescent Therapy
- Anxiety & Depression Therapy
- Life Trasition Therapy
Captial City Christian Church
15 Locust Drive, Frankfort
Leader: Brain Pelletier, 502-803-8973
"CR serves to help those with any kind of self-destructive behavior or addiction with a real solution, a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery process."
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
Embrace Ministries - Infant Supplies
Capital City Christian Church
15 Locust Drive
Leader: Melissa Beard, [email protected]
St. Vincent De Paul - Thrift Store
315 Wallace Avenue, Frankfort
502-227-8037
Tues, Wed & Sat | 10am - 1pm