Emergency Food & Shelter

		AMERICAN RED CROSS 318 Washington Street Frankfort, KY 40601	T: (502) 223-1795 http://redcrossfrankfort.org

		A humanitarian organization led by volunteers that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies; Congressional services to military families and veterans; disaster services (grant program to victims for disasters); blood services; AIDS education; health/education; safety classes; free blood pressure screenings; emergency help program; and community volunteer services. Red Cross News - April 2012 Eligibility: Open Cost: No fees for any service except safety classes (grants may be obtained for this if needed) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Executive Director: Paula Rutledge Paula.Rutledge@redcross.org



		EMERGENCY COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PO Box 48 Frankfort, Kentucky 40602	www.frankfortfoodpantry.org

		The primary goal of the Food Pantry mission is to provide emergency groceries to community members who are in desperate need of food. The pantry provides a seven-day supply of food to its clients. Clients are eligible to receive food boxes only three times in any given six month period. Vouchers are also issued to clients with children under 5 years old in order to purchase dairy products and baby foods. Eligibility: Cost: None Hours: Pantry volunteers work Monday - Friday, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Board President: Terry Magel graysocks136@hotmail.com
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		THE SALVATION ARMY 517 Greenup Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601	T: (502) 227-2638 www.salvationarmyusa.org

		Gives emergency assistance with bills, food, clothing, furniture, prescriptions, diapers, lodging, out-of-town transportation, and referral to other agencies and provides personal and marriage counseling, church activities, and clubs for women and children. Eligibility: Clients must have an emergency need Cost: None Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 PM to 4:00 PM Director: Captain Roy Hicks roy_hicks@uss.salvationarmy.org
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		COALITION OF COMMITTED CHRISTIANS SOUP KITCHEN/MEN'S SHELTER 311 West Second Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601	T: (502) 223-5179

		Serves hot lunch to the indigent of the community, no questions asked and provides emergency temporary shelter for men all year long. Eligibility: Open Cost: None Hours: Daily - Soup Kitchen - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM daily; Men's Shelter - 6:00 PM - overnight to 8 AM following morning Executive Director: Andrew Baker soupkitchen@fewpb.net
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