Community Resources
Contact or visit one of our offices to receive information on local resources.
Bullitt CountyMon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm
214 Frank E. Simon Shepherdsville KY 40165 502-543-4077
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Shelby CountyMon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm
207 Washington Street Shelbyville KY 40065 502-633-2218 |
Spencer CountyMon-Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
44 Creek Side Drive Taylorsville KY 40071 (502) 477-8296 |
Health
Staff can assist clients with applications to the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program, eye exams and prescription eyewear. Please contact your local MPCAA office for more information.
If you have a loved one that needs an exterior wheelchair accessible ramp built at their home, you may contact the Shelby County office. **This program is only available in Shelby County.**
If you have a loved one that needs an exterior wheelchair accessible ramp built at their home, you may contact the Shelby County office. **This program is only available in Shelby County.**
Food
Food boxes are provided on a monthly basis to eligible senior citizens over the age of 60 in Bullitt and Spencer Counties.
Fresh produce is provided in Spencer County weekly.
Spencer County distributes Temporary Food Assistance Program Food Boxes monthly. Call 502-477-8296 for distribution dates.
Emergency Food Boxes are distributed throughout the month in Spencer County. You can receive an emergency food box on a monthly basis.
Fresh produce is provided in Spencer County weekly.
Spencer County distributes Temporary Food Assistance Program Food Boxes monthly. Call 502-477-8296 for distribution dates.
Emergency Food Boxes are distributed throughout the month in Spencer County. You can receive an emergency food box on a monthly basis.
LIHWAP (Water Program) |
Effective Thursday, September 7, 2023, we are reopening our LIHWAP (Water Subsidy Program). If you did not receive assistance from us in August for water, you are eligible if you income qualify to receive assistance. You will need to bring social security cards for everyone in the household, August, 2023 income for anyone 18 or older who lives in the household or complete a no income form if any adults did not have income in August and the water bill you would like assistance. If you are on social security or social security disability, you will need the 2023 Award letter to prove income. Call your local office for an appointment. Numbers are listed above. This program ends September 22nd so act now for assistance.
LIHEAP
The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy Program has ended. We have expended all funds allocated to us. Our LIHEAP Summer Subsidy began on July 24, 2023 and ended on August 30, 2023. We have also used up all of our funds for Water through the LIHWAP program. Scheduler is now closed until we have another program which will be Fall Subsidy, which should begin the first of November. Check back in late October, 2023 for more information. Please make your appointment through our on line scheduler at http://mpcaa.itfrontdesk.com or our automated phone scheduler at 1-502-317-0120.
Participants must meet income guidelines and be the responsible party for their utility expenses. You will be required to bring social security cards or permanent residence cards (green card) for everyone who lives in the household, the utility bills (electric and water) that you wish paid and the prior months income for everyone over 18 in the household in order to apply for services. If you have Social Security we will need your 2023 Award Letter.
Participants must meet income guidelines and be the responsible party for their utility expenses. You will be required to bring social security cards or permanent residence cards (green card) for everyone who lives in the household, the utility bills (electric and water) that you wish paid and the prior months income for everyone over 18 in the household in order to apply for services. If you have Social Security we will need your 2023 Award Letter.
The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy waste, lowers utility costs and ensures the health and safety of residents across Kentucky. Professionally trained and insured technicians and crews will perform Weatherization services on your home at no cost to you. Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency provides Weatherization Services for homes located in Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer and Jefferson Counties of Kentucky.
Eligibility Qualifying for the Weatherization Program is based on household income up to 200% of the current federal poverty income guidelines. Homeowners and renters may be eligible, and can include single family homes, multi-family homes and mobile homes. To Apply To apply, please contact the office in the county you reside in: Bullitt County – 502-543-4077 Shelby County – 502-633-2218 Spencer County – 502-477-8296 Jefferson County – 502-574-5050 or 502-655-1250 (Jessica Aldridge) Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency is contracted by Kentucky Housing Corporation to provide Weatherization Services on homes in the following Counties: Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer and Jefferson. We are currently seeking licensed and insured contractors to perform HVAC and Weatherization/ Health and Safety Measures on our clients’ homes. Please click on button below to find out more information or call 502-475-0635. We made the news! - Wave3MPCAA's Weatherization Program is helping families heat their homes without cost. Click here for the story.
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Benefits Can Include
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Community WinterHelp |
**Bullitt County only**
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Community Winterhelp is a 501(c)3 charitable organization composed of agencies in the metropolitan Louisville area. Founded in 1983, its mission is to assist low income families with utility bill assistance during the winter months (January through April) to assure that families have heat in their home. In partnership with LG&E, Community Winterhelp funding is comprised of donations from LG&E customers. LG&E provides a 25% to 100% donation match per dollar donation from LG&E customers made throughout the year.
WinterCare |
Shelby, Spencer and Bullitt counties
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The WinterCare Fund was established in Kentucky in 1983 when local Community Action Agencies and Utility Companies partnered to address the needs of low-income Kentuckians. The program is targeted to people who are not eligible through other heating assistance programs and have demonstrated financial need. Currently 31 utilities and 22 Community Action Agencies serving 119 of the state’s 120 counties participate in WinterCare, which is managed by the Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nickolas Counties and administered by community action agencies.
Louisville Water Company |
**Bullitt County only**
Funding is being provided by Louisville Water Foundation. |
The program will provide a maximum benefit of $200 per client.
Eligibility requirements:
Eligibility requirements:
- Applies to Louisville Water residential customers residing in Bullitt County.
- Household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- Applicants must be in danger of disconnection or have been disconnected.
- Applicants are eligible for one benefit per 12 month period.
