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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

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


Fresh Start

Transitional Housing for Women

303 East 3rd Street, Frankfort

[email protected]

502-352-2843


Simon House Emergency Shelter

For Women & Children

*Closes at 4pm

231 East Main Street, Frankfort

502-223-2138


Salvation Army

*Closes at 4:30pm

736 West Main Street, Lexington, KY

859-252-7706

Must provide your own transportation.


Wayside Christian Mission

*Open 24hrs

432 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY

502-584-3711

Must provide your own transportation.

Emergency Food

Senior Citizen's Center

202 Medical Heights Drive

502-223-5794

*18 yrs of age, Franklin County Residents Only (ID required)


  • Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm


St Vincent de Paul

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


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


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


"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."


Montooth Counseling

124 Walnut Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601

502-209-8024

[email protected]


Services offered:

  • Couples & Family Therapy
  • Trauma & EMDR Therapy
  • Addiction Recovery
  • Child & Adolescent Therapy
  • Anxiety & Depression Therapy
  • Life Trasition Therapy


Celebrate Recovery

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

[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


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