Thanksgiving Give Back Week 2025: Feeding 30,000 Families and Supporting Furloughed Workers

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This Thanksgiving, we’re focused on one goal: provide holiday meals for 30,000 families across our region during Thanksgiving Give Back Week. You can make an immediate difference—just $24 sponsors one family’s Thanksgiving dinner. At…

Hub for Hope: Viers Mill Elementary School Food Distribution

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For a year and a half, So What Else has been a steady presence at Viers Mill Elementary School, showing up twice a month with fresh produce and healthy staples that families specifically ask for most. What began as “food drop-offs” has grown…

So What Else Launches Federal Worker Relief Program with Special Food Distribution Day on November 2

Updated November 6, 2025. Originally published October 27, 2025  With the U.S. government shutdown now stretching into its fourth week, thousands of federal employees and contractors across the DC-Maryland region are missing paychecks and…

Volunteer Voices: Marcia Miller on Finding Purpose, Connection, and Community at So What Else

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When longtime Montgomery County resident Marcia Miller retired in 2019, she planned to spend her days volunteering and enjoying time with family. But like so many, her plans were put on pause when the pandemic hit. A few years later, a conversation…

Student Leadership Institute 2025: A Summer of Growth and Service

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This summer, the Student Leadership Institute brought together passionate high school and middle school students from across Montgomery County for a season of growth, teamwork, and community impact. At the heart of the program were nine…

The 2025 Youth Summer Olympics: A Grand Success 🏅

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SWE & CYOC Create an Unforgettable Summer Celebration Together! By George Wang On August 1, 2025, despite the morning drizzle and overcast skies, Anacostia Park in Washington, D.C., hosted a vibrant and joyful event — the 2025 Youth…

Supporting Families with Sick Infants and Toddlers with Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (MCITP)

Remember how stressful it was to go grocery shopping during the pandemic? Waiting in line, masking, social distancing, and hunting for essentials like Clorox wipes or Purell to keep your family safe. Wiping down groceries, dealing with diaper…

Did You Know? The So What Else Food Rescue Bank is Making a Big Impact

For Immediate Release  Rockville, MD – April 3, 2025 – The So What Else Food Rescue Bank, one of Maryland’s largest food banks, is on a mission to combat food insecurity and reduce food waste, making an incredible impact in the community.…

Turning Food Waste Into a Solution for Hunger: A Feature in Plenty Magazine

Every day, tons of perfectly good food go to waste—while families in our communities struggle with hunger. It’s a heartbreaking paradox, but also a huge opportunity for change. That’s why we’re excited to share that Plenty Magazine is…

Celebrating a Community Hero: Sacdiya Siyaad and Her Impact on Youth Programs

At So What Else, we believe in the power of community champions—those individuals whose dedication and heart transform the lives of the young people we serve. Today, we’re thrilled to highlight one such hero: Sacdiya Siyaad, a shining example…

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