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.
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
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 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
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 contact 502-935-0310 x 241
Children's Christmas
Helps bring Christmas joy to neighborhood children in need. Program partners include several area churches, schools, organizations and individuals.
We have closed our Christmas Application Process for 2022.
If you have applied please make sure you are checking your phone and email for correspondence.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this program, please contact Casey Hibbs at 502-935-0310 x 228 or via email ea.swcm@gmail.com
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.