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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How You Can Make a Difference: Join So What Else’s 2024 Turkey Giveaway and Help Feed 10,000 Families

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forward to gathering around tables filled with delicious food, surrounded by family and friends. However, for many families, this season brings the challenge of securing a meal to celebrate together.…
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A HUGE Thank you to Mamma Lucia (& Friends) and Yellow Boomerang! 

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Thank you to Mamma Lucia (& Friends) and Yellow Boomerang for sponsoring us to feed over 10,000 families this holiday season. It's thanks to Sponsors like this that we can get closer to reaching our goal of feeding over 24,000 families.…

Volunteer Spotlight: Shenandoah (Meep) Amereihn

Written By: Sophie M. Edited By: Valeria C. Shenandoah Amereihn, better known as Meep, is a freshman at Forest Park High School who has made a lasting impact at *So What Else* (SWE) this summer. Since June, Meep has wholeheartedly embraced…

Aslan & Fatima’s Commitment to Supporting Refugees

Contact Details

So What Else Food Rescue Bank: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Baltimore Resource Center: 424 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Contact us! 

Email: info@sowhatelse.org
Fax: (240) 778-2660
EIN #: 27-1219231

So What Else, Inc. Office: 6901 Rockledge Drive, Suite 709, Bethesda, MD 20817 (Only for Mail- Do not come to this address)