
Southwest Community Ministries is here to help
We offer a wide variety of services and assistance for our neighbors in need.
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.
IF YOU HAVE APPLIED WITH US ALREADY CHECK YOUR EMAIL & PHONE – You only get 24 hours to respond before we have to move to the next client!
Applications for financial assistance are based on capacity. Please call our main line daily 502-935-0310 x 242
Additional Financial Assistance
Additional LG&E Assistance can be found via LIHEAP SPRING SUBSIDY (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A PAST DUE BILL).
Call 502-991-8391 or visit louisvilleky.cascheduler.co
If you are in need of rental assistance please visit stopmyeviction.org
Or Neighborhood Place – https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/covid-assistance-programs?fbclid=IwAR3ocrZVWre0ShjMfVAaUTd2iZs7snnQycjdqcc7mDOVtw3TpUzlvy1IcYY
Food Services & Programs
Food Pantry
Food Pantry Hours:
Monday – Thursday and every other Friday
11:30AM – 3:00PM
Senior Food Programs
For more information you can contact Mary Wells at 502-935-0310 ext. 222
Meals on Wheels
For more information you can contact Us at 502-935-0310 ext. 244
To apply for Meals on Wheels with KIPDA please visit their website.
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
To apply for assistance please click here
We have a limited amount of school supplies available, assistance will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Applying does not guarantee assistance. You must live in 40258, 40272 or the Jefferson County Portion of 40177 to receive assistance.
Children's Christmas
Helps bring Christmas joy to neighborhood children in need. Program partners include several area churches, schools, organizations and individuals.
Applications for our 2023 Children’s Christmas Program are currently closed due to reaching capacity. If we are able to take on more children we will reopen the applications and will be posted here, on our website.
If you have already applied please make sure you are checking your email and spam for correspondence. Applying does not guarantee you will receive assistance.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this program, please contact Casey Hibbs at 502-935-0310 x 244 or via email casey@supportswcm.org
Winter Help
Need seasonal help?
Contact us at 502-935-0310 for more information – we’re here to help.
Referral Programs
Our Partner Programs Include:
Need additional assistance?
Contact us and let’s talk – we’re here to help.