Serving Our Local Community

Men’s Shelter

The Men’s Shelter ministry serves the 200 homeless men at the Homebuilder’s Care Assessment Center in Rockville with hot, home-cooked meals on the first Wednesday and the third Monday of every month. Families serve together with their children as young as 4 or 5 years of age, as well as individuals and care groups. Many friendships have started as a result of the connections these young children have made with the men.

There are many ways to serve the Men’s Shelter, from cooking, to serving meals to the men at the shelter, purchasing supplies, praying for the team, and even decorating lunch bags. Volunteers may choose to serve on first Wednesdays, third Mondays, or both.


Details for first Wednesdays:

•  Families prepare food in their own homes, then they either bring dishes to the shelter warm and ready to be served, or they coordinate with one of the other volunteers to consolidate items to drop off at the shelter.
•  Volunteers meet at the shelter at 5:45 p.m. and are finished by 6:45 p.m., or 7 p.m. at the latest.
•  The Men’s Shelter ministry is in great need of families or individuals who are willing to cook these meals in their homes.
•  If you are unable to provide cooked items, the Men’s Shelter also welcomes donations of non-perishable items.


Details for third Mondays:

•  Families meet at Covenant Life Church from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to assemble the meal. All children are welcome to attend but must register.
•  Another group heats the meal in the church kitchen from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and then transports it to the shelter and serves it.
•  If you cannot arrive in time for the 4:30 shift, it’s possible for you to come directly to the shelter at 5:45 to assist there. Serving is completed by 6:45 p.m. or 7 p.m. at the latest.

If you would like to learn more about how you, your family, or your care group can be a part of this ministry, contact LINK.