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Frankfort Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Frankfort, Kentucky that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Kentucky page.

Legal Aid of the BluegrassFree civil legal assistance
Websitelablaw.org 
Phone859-431-8200
Address104 East 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011 (nearest office; no walk-in office in Frankfort)
HoursMonday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass provides free civil legal help with housing, consumer, family and public benefits cases for people living at or near poverty in Franklin County. It has no walk-in office in Frankfort. Apply by phone or online. Its nearest office is in Covington.1

Food

Emergency Community Food Pantry of Franklin CountyFree groceries through partner agencies
Websitefrankfortfoodpantry.org 
Address102 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY 40601 (warehouse)
HoursApply through a partner; application days and times vary by partner

The Emergency Community Food Pantry of Franklin County is a volunteer-run pantry. It works through local partner churches and agencies. Pick a partner from the pantry website, contact the partner during its listed application hours, and complete an application to receive about a week of groceries.2

God’s Pantry Food Bank Mobile PantryFree monthly food distribution
Websitegodspantry.org 
Phone859-255-6592
AddressParking area at Locals Food Hub, 863 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort, KY 40601
HoursThird Monday of each month, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

God’s Pantry Food Bank runs a monthly mobile pantry in Frankfort for Franklin County residents. No prior arrangements are needed. Show up at the Locals Food Hub parking area on the third Monday of each month.3

Social services

The Salvation Army Frankfort CorpsEmergency assistance and family services
Websitesouthernusa.salvationarmy.org 
Phone502-227-2638
Address517 Greenup Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601

The Salvation Army Frankfort Corps offers emergency help with rent, utilities and food, plus holiday assistance through Angel Tree. Call to ask about current hours and availability.4

Blue Grass Community Action PartnershipLIHEAP, weatherization and crisis assistance
Websitebluegrasscommunityaction.org 
Phone502-695-5615
Address111 Professional Court, Frankfort, KY 40601
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Blue Grass Community Action Partnership runs the Franklin County office for LIHEAP utility help, weatherization, crisis assistance and rent help. Call to schedule an appointment.5

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, Home page . Franklin County coverage from Kentucky Justice Online, Franklin County . ↩

  2. Emergency Community Food Pantry of Franklin County, Get Help Today . Warehouse address from Kentucky State University, Kentucky State University campus community teamed up to help those in need . ↩

  3. God’s Pantry Food Bank, Mobile Pantry . ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Frankfort Corps contact page  and How We Help . Phone from the Emergency Community Food Pantry, Get Help Today , which lists the Salvation Army as a partner at that number. ↩

  5. Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, Application Support . ↩

  1. Lexington Local Assistance Programs, Kentucky.
  2. Louisville Local Assistance Programs, Kentucky.
  3. Owensboro Local Assistance Programs, Kentucky.
  4. Bowling Green Local Assistance Programs, Kentucky.
  5. Covington Local Assistance Programs, Kentucky.

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