Helping You Thrive – Banterra Bank x PCM
By Paducah Cooperative Ministry | Paducah, Kentucky | sharepcm.org
In this episode of “Helping You Thrive”, Lacy Boling and Alyssa Brookes with Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM) join Audrey Bachuss, Banterra’s Senior Branch Manager in Paducah, for a conversation about serving the people and communities of Paducah, Kentucky.
Recorded at the historic River Discovery Center, this episode explores how Paducah Cooperative Ministry was founded, the services and programs it provides throughout Western Kentucky, and the importance of the community support Banterra provides through volunteerism and donations.
Whether you’re passionate about community outreach, nonprofit leadership, volunteerism, or learning more about PCM, this episode offers an inspiring look at the power of people working together.
What Is Paducah Cooperative Ministry?
Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization located at 402 Legion Drive in Paducah, Kentucky. Founded in 1973, PCM serves individuals and families experiencing hunger, homelessness, and housing instability in Paducah, McCracken County, and across Western Kentucky. Its core programs include a community food pantry, transitional housing for women and women with children through Fresh Start Village, and homelessness prevention services such as rental and utility assistance. PCM’s guiding mission: GOD’S WORK. human hands.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paducah Cooperative Ministry
- What is Paducah Cooperative Ministry? Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization in Paducah, Kentucky that has served neighbors facing hunger, homelessness, and housing instability since 1973. It operates a food pantry, the Fresh Start Village transitional shelter, and homelessness prevention programs for residents of McCracken County and Western Kentucky.
- Where is Paducah Cooperative Ministry located? PCM is located at 402 Legion Drive, Paducah, KY 42003. You can reach PCM at 270.442.6795 or pcm@sharepcm.org
- How many people did PCM serve in 2025? In 2025, PCM served 157 individuals through Fresh Start Village (transitional shelter), 2,189 families through its food pantry, and made 308 rent and utility payments to prevent homelessness — all in the Paducah and McCracken County area.
- Does Paducah have a food pantry? Yes. Paducah Cooperative Ministry operates a food pantry at 402 Legion Drive, Paducah, KY 42003, serving 800-900 families monthly in McCracken County and the broader Western Kentucky region. In 2025, PCM distributed 4,782 bags of groceries and served 2,189 families.
- Does Paducah have an emergency homeless shelter? Not yet, but soon. PCM’s Fresh Start Village is a transitional shelter serving women and women with children. PCM is also building a new, expanded 48-bed shelter set to open in 2026-2027.
- How can I donate to Paducah Cooperative Ministry? Donate online at sharepcm.org/donate or mail a check to 402 Legion Dr., Paducah, KY 42003.
- How can I volunteer with PCM in Paducah? Visit sharepcm.org to explore current volunteer opportunities or email william@sharepcm.org to sign up directly. In 2025, PCM volunteers contributed 7,858 hours of service across food pantry operations, shelter support, and community events.
Help Us Keep Serving Paducah and McCracken County
Paducah Cooperative Ministry’s work is made possible by the neighbors, donors, volunteers, and organizations who choose to invest in the people around them. Whether you can give $10 or $10,000, volunteer an afternoon, or simply spread the word — you are part of what makes this mission possible.
Give online: sharepcm.org/donate Volunteer: william@sharepcm.org Stay connected: Subscribe at sharepcm.org/newsletter | Follow @paducah.cooperativeministy on Facebook Contact: 402 Legion Dr., Paducah, KY 42003 | 270.442.6795 | pcm@sharepcm.org
Together, we are making Paducah a place where no one has to face hardship alone. GOD’S WORK. human hands.
