Southwest Community Ministries is here to help
We offer a wide variety of services and assistance for our neighbors in need.
We offer emergency financial assistance, food services, seasonal programs, and more. Scroll down to see how we can help.
Financial Assistance
Emergency Financial Assistance
Financial help with utilities and/or housing is available to those in need Living in 40272, 40258 or the Jefferson County Portion of 40177 to keep their utilities from being discontinued and/or keeping them from becoming homeless.
In need of Emergency Financial Assistance?
Click Here
For Additional Financial Assistance
For Help with LG&E Please reach out to LIHEAP Winter Subsidy.
https://louisvilleky.
LOUIMGOVYou can also apply with Neighborhood Place. For the Most Updated information on how to apply click
hereYou can also apply for a Voucher from the Team KY Fund –
https://teamkyfund.ky.gov/Get Rental Assistance Via the Cares Act by applying here –
https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/one-louisville-fund-online-application/
Need help with your MSD payment? visit LouisvilleMSD.org/EWRAP
Food Services & Programs
Food Pantry
Part of the Dare to Care food distribution program, our Food Pantry provides food supplies and basic necessities to our clients in need. We also get donations from area churches, businesses, schools and individuals.
Food Pantry Hours:
Monday – Friday
11:30AM – 3:00PM
Senior Food Programs
We maintain two Dare to Care programs that provide food to eligible seniors.
For more information you can contact Mary Wells at 502-935-0310 ext. 222
Meals on Wheels
Hot, nutritious meals are prepared and available to eligible home-bound seniors every weekday. A mid-day meal is sponsored by Metro Louisville and an evening meal sponsored by KYOne Health.
For more information you can contact Jami at 502-935-0310 ext. 244
Still have questions about our food services and programs?
Contact us at 502-935-0310 for more information – let us help!
Seasonal Programs
Back-to-School
Provides area children with backpacks and various school supplies to match teachers’ lists, helping children to stay in school and learn. Sponsored by donations from individuals, organizations, and LG&E.
We have a limited amount of school supplies available, if you are in need please click here to fill out a request form.
Children's Christmas
Helps bring Christmas joy to neighborhood children in need. Program partners include several area churches, schools, organizations and individuals.
Winter Help
Community-based funds distributed by SWCM during peak winter season to help with home energy bills. Supported by donations that are matched by LG&E.
Need seasonal help?
Contact us at 502-935-0310 for more information – we’re here to help.
Referral Programs
In instances where we at Southwest Community Ministries don’t have an assistance option readily available, we partners with other reputable area programs/organizations to meet the demands of our neighbors in need.
Our Partner Programs Include:
Information about these and many other programs is readily available to our clients. Click the links above to read more, or you can contact us directly at 502-935-0310.
Need additional assistance?
Do you need help with something you didn’t see above?
Contact us and let’s talk – we’re here to help.