Community Resources
Contact or visit one of our offices to receive information on local resources.
Bullitt CountyBuilding Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm LIHEAP Hours: 9 am - 2:30 pm 214 Frank E. Simon Shepherdsville KY 40165 502-543-4077
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Shelby CountyBuilding Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm LIHEAP Hours: 9 am - 2:30 pm 207 Washington Street Shelbyville KY 40065 502-633-2218 |
Spencer CountyBuilding Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. LIHEAP Hours: 9 am - 2:30 pm 44 Creek Side Drive Taylorsville KY 40071 (502) 477-8296 |
Community WinterHelp
Bullitt County Only - 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.
Food
Senior Commodity Food Boxes
Senior Commodity Food Boxes are provided monthly to eligible adults age 60 and older in Bullitt and Spencer Counties. The program helps supplement the diets of seniors by providing a variety of nutritious USDA food items.
Eligibility:
Fresh Produce Distribution
Fresh produce is distributed weekly to residents of Spencer County, as supplies are available.
Temporary Food Assistance Program (TFAP) Food Boxes Program:
Temporary Food Assistance Program (TFAP) food boxes are distributed monthly in Spencer County. Please call 502-477-8296 for distribution dates and times.
Emergency Food Boxes
Emergency food boxes are available throughout the month to assist Spencer County residents experiencing food insecurity. Eligible households may receive one emergency food box per month.
Eligibility:
Senior Commodity Food Boxes are provided monthly to eligible adults age 60 and older in Bullitt and Spencer Counties. The program helps supplement the diets of seniors by providing a variety of nutritious USDA food items.
Eligibility:
- Must be 60 years of age or older.
- Must reside in Bullitt County or Spencer County.
- Must meet the USDA income eligibility guidelines for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
- Applicants must provide required documentation, including proof of age, residency, and income, at the time of application.
Fresh Produce Distribution
Fresh produce is distributed weekly to residents of Spencer County, as supplies are available.
Temporary Food Assistance Program (TFAP) Food Boxes Program:
Temporary Food Assistance Program (TFAP) food boxes are distributed monthly in Spencer County. Please call 502-477-8296 for distribution dates and times.
Emergency Food Boxes
Emergency food boxes are available throughout the month to assist Spencer County residents experiencing food insecurity. Eligible households may receive one emergency food box per month.
Eligibility:
- Must reside in Spencer County.
- Household must be experiencing a food-related emergency or temporary hardship.
- Limited to one emergency food box per household per month.
- Applicants may be required to provide proof of residency and basic household information.
Goodwill Vouchers
Our agency has partnered with Goodwill to provide vouchers to families in need. If you find yourself in need of clothing, toys, or home goods, please mention to the Family Support Partner than you need a goodwill voucher.
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. **
Housing Counseling
Housing Counseling is a program funded through Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) that provides housing counseling and education to help individuals and families achieve and maintain safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Through this program, MPCAA can provide guidance on homeownership, homebuyer education, budgeting and financial management, housing stability, rental concerns, and other housing-related needs.
Our goal is to connect individuals and families with the information, resources, and support they need to make informed housing decisions and work toward long-term housing stability.
Through this program, MPCAA can provide guidance on homeownership, homebuyer education, budgeting and financial management, housing stability, rental concerns, and other housing-related needs.
Our goal is to connect individuals and families with the information, resources, and support they need to make informed housing decisions and work toward long-term housing stability.
LIHEAP
LIHEAP Funds Currently Exhausted
Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (MPCAA) has currently exhausted all available LIHEAP funding for the current assistance period.
We understand that utility costs can place a significant burden on families and individuals, and we appreciate your patience as we await additional funding.
More LIHEAP funding is expected to become available in Fall 2026. Once funding is received and applications reopen, MPCAA will provide updated information regarding eligibility, application dates, and how to apply.
Please continue to check our website and Facebook page for updates.
Appointment Scheduling: http://mpcaa.itfrontdesk.com
Please make your appointment through our online scheduler at http://mpcaa.itfrontdesk.com or our automated phone scheduler at 1-502-317-0120. To locate your local outreach office, visit www.mpcaa.org or call 502-633-2218.
Schedule online at:
http://mpcaa.itfrontdesk.com
or call:
1-502-317-0120
Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (MPCAA) has currently exhausted all available LIHEAP funding for the current assistance period.
We understand that utility costs can place a significant burden on families and individuals, and we appreciate your patience as we await additional funding.
More LIHEAP funding is expected to become available in Fall 2026. Once funding is received and applications reopen, MPCAA will provide updated information regarding eligibility, application dates, and how to apply.
Please continue to check our website and Facebook page for updates.
Appointment Scheduling: http://mpcaa.itfrontdesk.com
Please make your appointment through our online scheduler at http://mpcaa.itfrontdesk.com or our automated phone scheduler at 1-502-317-0120. To locate your local outreach office, visit www.mpcaa.org or call 502-633-2218.
Schedule online at:
http://mpcaa.itfrontdesk.com
or call:
1-502-317-0120
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:
Funding is being provided by Louisville Water Foundation.
The program will provide a maximum benefit of $200 per client.
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.
Siemer Institute
he Siemer Institute funds a network of collaborative partners designed to support families at risk of unplanned moves or eviction. These initiatives offer comprehensive services to stabilize families in their homes, prioritizing the well-being of all children, while also addressing the needs of their parents or caregivers.
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.
Community Needs Assessment
At Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (MPCAA), we are committed to understanding the needs of the communities we serve. Each year, we conduct a Community Needs Assessment to gather input from residents across seven key areas that impact quality of life.
The information collected helps us identify the greatest needs in our service area, guide program development, prioritize funding, and ensure our resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact.
We invite you to complete the survey and share it with your family, friends, and neighbors. Every response helps us better understand our communities and strengthen the services we provide.
Your voice matters. Your feedback helps shape the future of our programs and the communities we serve.
Take the Community Needs Assessment today and help us build stronger communities together.
At Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (MPCAA), we are committed to understanding the needs of the communities we serve. Each year, we conduct a Community Needs Assessment to gather input from residents across seven key areas that impact quality of life.
The information collected helps us identify the greatest needs in our service area, guide program development, prioritize funding, and ensure our resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact.
We invite you to complete the survey and share it with your family, friends, and neighbors. Every response helps us better understand our communities and strengthen the services we provide.
Your voice matters. Your feedback helps shape the future of our programs and the communities we serve.
Take the Community Needs Assessment today and help us build stronger communities together.
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This website is supported by Grant Numbers 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant), 93.568 (Weatherization LIHEAP), 93.568 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), 93.044 (Title III B Support Services), 93.044 (Title III C Nutrition), from the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations' expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services.
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