MoCo Casserole Club

Feeding Our Community with Love

Join our dedicated volunteers in serving nutritious meals to those in need. Every month, we come together to make a difference—one casserole at a time.

How It Works

The Casserole Club serves meals at the MCHH shelter the 1st Wednesday of each month. Cooking in person occurs the Tuesday prior to the 1st Wednesday of the month.

Each month we publish the menu and recipes that need to be made and served. Meals usually include a casserole, side dish, dessert, and drinks. You are welcome to participate in any stage that best fits your schedule, capabilities, and/or funds.

Join Our Facebook Community

Connect with fellow volunteers, share photos from our monthly meals, swap recipe ideas, and stay updated on all Casserole Club activities. Our Facebook group is where our community comes together to celebrate the impact we’re making—one meal at a time!

Share your cooking adventures, see behind-the-scenes moments, and connect with our amazing volunteers!

Help Cook Our Next Meal

Cooking Night: Tuesday, May 5th 2026

Serving Night: Wednesday, May 6th 2026

Serving Time: 6pm-8pm

Volunteer Roles Needed:

Home Cooks (prepare meals at home)
Kitchen Volunteers (cook on-site Tuesday)
Transport Team (Wednesday afternoon)
Servers (Wednesday evening at shelter)
Ingredient donors welcome!

New volunteers are always welcome. No experience necessary!

This Month's Featured Menu

Each month we feature a complete meal menu including a main casserole, side dish, dessert, and drinks. This month’s menu features a hearty, nutritious casserole that’s easy to prepare in bulk and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Our Mission

The Casserole Club supports Montgomery County, Maryland’s most vulnerable community members by cooking and serving delicious, nutritious meals to area shelters.

Our primary focus is providing meals to the Nebel Street Emergency Men’s Shelter, operated by the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH). MCCH works to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring through direct services and systemic advocacy.

We provide 200-300 hot nutritious meals monthly to the MCCH men’s shelter and serve 30 residents at the Rainbow Place Women’s Shelter.

As our community grows, we can support additional shelters and needs. “It takes a Village” — we welcome your participation and ideas to better serve this community.

200-300

Hot Meals Served Monthly

To our community’s most vulnerable

2

Shelters Currently Served

Nebel Street & Rainbow Place

1st Wed

Monthly Service Day

Join us every month!

Casserole Club is 100% funded by supporters like you. Every dollar donated goes directly toward ingredients for our monthly meals and helps a neighbor in need.

Our Partners

Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH)

Our primary partner, MCCH operates the Nebel Street Emergency Men’s Shelter and works tirelessly to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring through direct services and systemic advocacy.

Rainbow Place Women's Shelter

Supporting 30 female residents monthly, Rainbow Place provides safe housing and services for women experiencing homelessness. We’re proud to extend our meal service to this vital shelter.

Five Ways You Can Help

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1. Cook at Home

Sign up via our Facebook group or website to cook meals at home following our monthly recipe with specified quantities. Indicate what you’ll supply and your delivery preference in the signup sheet.

2. Donate Food Items

After home cooking signups close, we post a list of still-needed items. Donate ingredients or funds to purchase supplies. Help us fill the gaps and ensure we have everything needed!Sign up via our Facebook group or website to cook meals at home following our monthly recipe with specified quantities. Indicate what you’ll supply and your delivery preference in the signup sheet.

3. Cook In Person

Join us at Pathways Baptist Church kitchen from 5:00-9:00 PM (or when able) on the designated evening. Work in our certified kitchen with assigned tasks matching your abilities.

4. Warm & Transport

Meet at Pathways Baptist Church around 3:00-3:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month to heat dinner, prepare last-minute items, and transport everything to the shelter to be ready by 6:00 PM.

5. Serve at Shelter

Join us at Nebel Street Shelter on the first Wednesday of each month. Setup begins at 5:30 PM and dinner is served to residents from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Our Locations

Pathways Baptist Church

200 W Diamond Ave

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Cooking & Preparation Location

Nebel Street Shelter

11600 Nebel St.

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Serving Location

Not sure which option is right for you? We’re here to help!

Our Work In Action

See the impact of our community coming together to serve those in need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? We’re here to help!

How do I sign up for the first time?

Simply click the ‘Sign Up’ button in the hero section above or contact our volunteer coordinator directly. We’ll walk you through the process and answer any questions you might have. First-time volunteers are always welcome!

Do I need kitchen experience?

Not at all! While cooking experience is helpful, it’s not required. We provide detailed recipes with step-by-step instructions for home cooks. If you’re volunteering in the church kitchen, experienced volunteers will be there to help guide you.

What ingredients are needed?

Each month, we provide a complete ingredient list for our featured recipe. The list is typically posted 2-3 weeks before the meal date. You can either purchase ingredients yourself or donate funds to help cover the cost of ingredients.

Where is the drop-off location?

All meals should be dropped off at Pathways Baptist Church (200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877) between 5:30-8:00 PM on cooking night, or directly at Nebel Street Shelter (11600 Nebel St., North Bethesda, MD 20852) by 5:30 PM on serving day (hot and ready to serve). If you need items picked up at an alternative date/time/location, please contact us and we will try to arrange.

What if I can't make it to a meal I signed up for?

We understand that life happens! Please contact our volunteer coordinator as soon as possible if you need to cancel. This allows us to find a replacement volunteer and ensure we have enough meals prepared.

Can I bring my family or friends to volunteer?

Absolutely! We love when families and groups volunteer together. It’s a wonderful way to teach children about community service and spend quality time together while making a difference.

Can I make a monetary donation instead of volunteering?

Yes! If your schedule does not permit your participation, monetary donations are always welcome so that we can purchase items needed for our monthly meals. Every contribution helps us serve more people in need.

Can our organization or company sponsor a meal?

Absolutely! Organizations, companies, or students that would like to do a volunteer event and sponsor the meal or partial meal for the month are welcome. We would be happy to work with you to design an event that best works with your team and the needs of the shelter. This is a great team-building opportunity!

Can our business or farm donate food items?

Yes, we would love to work with you! If you are involved with a local business or farm that would like to donate food items, please contact us. We would be glad to highlight your business and partnership in our communications and social media.

Can students earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours?

Yes! Montgomery County Public Schools allows us to provide Student Service Learning (SSL) hours to students who participate. To earn SSL hours, you can either prepare and deliver a dish (one casserole, dessert, or side dish = 3 hours), or participate in serving the meal at the Nebel Street Shelter (1 hour volunteered = 1 hour SSL).

Can I share my own recipes with the group?

Are dietary restrictions considered?

Yes! We try to accommodate various dietary needs. Each month’s recipe is designed to be nutritious and accessible. If you have questions about ingredients or substitutions, please reach out to our volunteer coordinator.

Still Have Questions?

We’re happy to help! Reach out to our team and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.