Paducah Cooperative Ministry
Address
402 Legion Drive
Paducah, KY - 42003
Homeless Services & Fresh Start Village
PCM began operating a shelter in 1990, offering on-site care by our Homeless Shelter Director and our part-time shelter supervisor. Today, PCM operates the newly opened Fresh Start Village for homeless women and children.
Emergency relief funds in an amount of up to $100 per year per family or individual are available to McCracken County area residents in need in the following areas:
Utility assistance
Prescription assistance (for non-narcotic medications)
Rent assistance
In order to receive assistance, the following information must be provided:
Picture identification
Social Security cards for all family members
Proof of income in the form of award letter or check stubs
For rental assistance: an eviction notice
For utility assistance: a disconnect notice
For prescription assistance: a statement from the area pharmacy
PCM provides a 2-3 day supply of emergency groceries to families in crisis once a month up to five times in any given one-year period. To qualify for assistance, households must provide:
Picture identification of applying member
Social Security cards for all members of the household
Proof of income (i.e., award letter or 3 consecutive check stubs)
Contact Karen Burton at 270.442.6795 for more information.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CFSP Senior Program)
This federal nutrition program provides government commodity food items to 400 low-income, senior residents of McCracken County on a monthly basis. For more information, contact Kathy Rowland at 270.442.6795.
Emergency Meals-On-Wheels
Temporary hot, cooked meals are provided to elderly convalescing individuals referred by area hospitals. Meals are prepared and delivered by the Paducah/McCracken Senior Center and funded by PCM. Contact Guelda Wooldridge at 270.443.8579 for more information.

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