We process applications for the Resource Office of Social Ministries (ROSM) and food boxes from the Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am - 2pm, by appointment only. If you'd like to set up an appointment to fill out an application, please contact Janet at 502-695-1188 ext 117 or email us at assistance@capitalcitychristian.org.
Need assistance with rent or utilities?
CapCity goes through ROSM for assistance requests for rent, utilities, and food box requests.
Assistance with Rent and Utilities:
Please note that it takes 5-7 business days for a response from ROSM. Additional information may be requested from ROSM before your application can be processed.
If you have already applied for assistance through another church or agency, you MUST go through them until your application has been processed.
Requests for Food Boxes:
All Food Box requests must be in by 11am for the next day's receipt. Food boxes requested on Fridays will not be available until the following Monday.
*ROSM is closed on National Holidays.
How to apply for assistance.
We process applications for the Resource Office of Social Ministries (ROSM) and food boxes from the Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry Monday - Friday, by appointment only. If you'd like to set up an appointment to fill out an application, please contact Janet at 502-695-1188 ext 117 or email us at assistance@capitalcitychristian.org.
Remember that the ROSM and Food Box Applications require the name, DOB, address, and SSN of anyone in the household, so have that information with you for your appointment.
We also partner with several other churches to provide many opportunities to those who find themselves struggling right now. We've listed below several organizations and churches that offer assistance with food and other options for how to receive help.
For additional information about ROSM or a full list of participating churches/organizations click the link below.
If you have applied for assistance through another church or agency, you MUST go through them until your application has been processed.
Need additional assistance?
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
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