So What Else Inc

Presidents Day Service Event
2024-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | 425 2nd Street, 425 2nd Street, NW, DC, United States
In partnership with the International Peace Youth Group and Horton Kids, So What Else is hosting a Day of Service on Presidents Day! We will be serving food, clothing, and hygiene products to the men and women in and around CCNV shelter.
Interested in volunteering? Click here!

CareFirst Community Resource Fair
2024-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | CareFirst Community Resource Fair, 31 South Payson St, Baltimore, MD, 21223, United States
So What Else Baltimore is attending the CareFirst Community Resource Fair! Stop by to learn more about So What Else and pick up free groceries for the week! CareFirst will also provide free health screenings, dental services, massages, diabetes prevention tools, and refreshments. See you there!

Voter Registration Community Gathering
2024-03-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Heights Community Center, 1545 Butler Street SE, Washington, DC, 20020, United States
Come out and let your voice be heard. We will be registering clients to vote and talking about So What Else programming, so stop by!

2024 Food Summit
2024-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Towson University, 250 University Ave, Towson, MD, 21252, United States
So What Else is a featured presenter at this year’s 2024 Food Summit, hosted by the MD Department of the Environment. We will be presenting during the ‘Private & Non-Profit Implementation of Food Recovery for People – How to enable food donation, keeping it local within the community‘ and the event is filling up fast. Reserve your tickets here.

So What Else DC Earth Day Celebration
2024-04-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Wingate, 4660 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
We will have food, games, music, yoga, kick ball, a 3 leg relay race, spice painting, and will be planting seeds to keep pollution away!

First Anniversary of the Wyaconda Pantry Celebration
2024-05-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Montgomery County Food Pantry, 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
Join us in celebrating the first anniversary of the grand opening of our Wyaconda Pantry in North Bethesda, MD. Witness our impact during our Saturday Outdoor Food Pantry, volunteer to distribute food to over 1,000 clients, tour all of the improvements we’ve made to our facility over the last year, and join in our festivities as we reflect on a year at our North Bethesda Warehouse and Pantry. There will be refreshments, music, guest speakers, and more!
Schedule for the Day:
9:30am- 10:30- Welcome and volunteer hour
10:30am -11:30am- Tour and Q & A
11:30am-12:30pm- Refreshments and networking

Gaithersburg Middle School Team of Stars Performance
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Gaithersburg Middle School, 2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, United States
For friends and family members of our Gaithersburg Middle School Team of Stars students, join us for one of two performances created and put on by our young actors! These will be the final, culminating performances of our So What Else Theatre Club, so don’t miss out! More details to be announced in the coming weeks!

Adults Versus Kids Soccer Tournament (K-2nd)
2024-05-21 16:00 - 17:15 | Twinbrook Elementary School
To close out the semester at our Twinbrook Soccer Club, we will be hosting an adults versus students soccer tournament! Students are invited to bring their parents, siblings, or family members to compete- just be ready to face off with a team of 25 strong kids!

Adults Versus Kids Soccer Tournament (3rd-5th)
2024-05-23 16:00 - 17:15 | Twinbrook Elementary School

Everyone's a Star Performance
2024-05-28 03:50 | Twinbrook Elementary School
For friends and family members of Everyone’s a Star students, join us for our culminating end-of-the-semester performance! More details to be announced!

So What Else Summer Soiree Fundraiser
2024-06-01 18:30 - 22:30 | 12615 Tribunal Lane, Potomac, MD, 12615 Tribunal Lane, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
Join us for a festive evening of dinner, drinks & entertainment to benefit the So What Else Food Rescue Bank. The theme is ‘Wear All White to Support Ending Hunger’, with attire being all-white, cocktail chic. 100% of proceeds go towards food recovery and redistribution efforts in the Greater Baltimore-Washington region, so purchase your tickets today!

Purchase Tickets Here
Sponsorship Packet (download here)

Baltimore Fundraiser with The Wine Collective
2024-06-14 17:00 - 22:00 | The Wine Collective, 1700 W 41st St, Suite 490, Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States
So What Else Baltimore is excited to once again partner with The Wine Collective to host a fantastic fundraiser for food security in Baltimore. Join us on June 14th at 1700 W 41st St, Suite 490, Baltimore, MD from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. For every purchase of a glass of rosé, $2 will be donated to the So What Else Food Rescue Bank’s Baltimore hunger relief efforts. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone else who might enjoy a great glass of wine for a great cause. See you there!

So What Else Summer Olympics
2024-08-16 09:00 - 15:00 | 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020, 1500 Anacostia Dr, 20020, United States
Support our DC youth programming by stopping by for a field day to promote nonviolence among youth!

Jack Rose x Charity Barrel Round Two
2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | 2007 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009, 2007 18th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Jack Rose Dining Saloon & Charity Barrel have teamed up again to support a local non-profit, So What Else.
Together, we selected a one-of-a-kind Penelope Single Barrel Bourbon that is made up of 99% corn and 1% malted barley. It is aged 10 years 6 months and bottled at 113 proof.
Join us for a tasting of this special barrel led by Penelope Founders Danny Polise & Mike Paladini. Guests can also look forward to enjoying a tasting of the core Penelope lineup, welcome cocktails, hors d’oeuvres.
For more details and tickets, visit www.exploretock.com/jackrosediningsaloon

MoCo CARES Charity Race
2024-10-05 08:30 - 12:00 | 7503 Muncaster Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD US 20877, 7503 Muncaster Mill Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877, United States
Thank you for registering for our 3rd annual charity race! We are excited to host this event and to interact with local community members and businesses. This race has grown from being a small community event (previously called LaunchCARES Charity Race) to a county-wide effort of uniting Companies Who CARE.
We are thrilled to announce the charity recipients of the 2024 race – – – SO WHAT ELSE and COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL (our location host)! Both of these organizations work diligently to improve the lives of children in and around the DMV. Let’s show them our support. Your participation/donation is tax deductible.
After the races are over we will work together on a service project to pack non-perishable food boxes for Thanksgiving. SO WHAT ELSE distributes thousands of meals for Thanksgiving. We will jumpstart their efforts this year by packing the non-perishables into boxes. Students participating in this will receive SSL hours for their time of service.

So What Else & Mamma Lucia Annual Golf and Pickleball Tournament
2024-10-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Norbeck Country Club, 1720 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Play golf for a good cause!
Mark your calendar to “play it forward” by taking part in the 8th Annual SWE/Mamma Lucia Golf and Pickleball Tournament at Norbeck Country Club on October 28, 2024.
There will breakfast, lunch, and prizes for all who participate. Thanks to our wonderful 2023 sponsors and players, the tournament raised nearly $80,000 last year. With the ever increasing need for food security and accessible youth programming, we are counting on meeting – and beating – that target again.
This year we will be simultaneously hosting our second pickle ball tournament! Beginner and Intermediate teams available.

Sign up here!

Annual So What Else Gala
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Rd, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Come support So What Else and everyone it serves at our Annual Gala!
SWE has continued to rise to the challenges faced by underserved communities in the local area. Our dedicated team has persevered in running high-quality youth development programs, and fighting food insecurity. Please join us in celebrating the crucial work we do.

Buy your ticket here.

Turkey Giveaway 2024
2024-11-23 08:30 - 2024-11-27 19:00 | 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
Give Back this Thanksgiving to help us feed 10,000 people!
Every year So What Else hosts a week long of giving to ensure families receive food for Thanksgiving. We start collecting turkeys 2-3 weeks prior to Tuesday, November 23. This year our events will run from November 23-27, 2024. Our Wyaconda pantry will have extended hours starting at 8:30AM until 7PM.

We need your HELP to gather essential food and/or consider volunteering for the day. If you are interested in donating or volunteering please email: volunteer@sowhatelse.org

For more information and if you’d like to contribute to our goal of raising $20,000 to support 10,000 families this year click here. Any donation will be appreciated!

MLK Day of Service
2025-01-20 10:00 - 15:00 | 1736 Marion Barry SE Washington DC, 1736 Marion Barry SE, Washington DC, United States
Join our So What Else DC Team for a Day of Service!
January 20 at 1736 Marion Barry Ave SE Washington DC
Shifts to sign up to volunteer are here.

Be a part of an impactful day as we distribute fresh produce, groceries, and household goods and provide poetry to inspire and uplift our community. Volunteers will assist with unloading food pallets, setting up and distributing items, managing traffic and crowd control, and supporting the takeaway meal distribution provided by local restaurants.
This event is outdoors, so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Volunteers must be able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks. Gloves and any necessary supplies will be provided.

SWE x Skin Scholars
2025-03-14 | MD
SWE x Skin Scholars from Howard University College of Medicine will be having an event March 14. For the age demographic of 7-18 years old, Skin Scholars cater program to educate the students on healthy and effective means to manage these new changes as well as start a conversation emphasizing their normalcy. We want to encourage proper habits as early as possible. Skin Scholars will provide the opportunity to learn more about skin and hair conditions that commonly affect our community, early warning signs, and how to best take care of their own skin. Acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, sun protection, and self care are among the things students must juggle with their overwhelming school schedules. Finding the time and money to explore what works best for them is a balance many students struggle with.

Unity About What Matters
2025-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | 12210 Plum Orchard Drive, Suite 214, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 12210 Plum Orchard Drive, Suite 214,, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910
Join us for a dynamic and inclusive dialogue aimed at bridging generational perspectives and political ideologies through shared values and collective solutions. The event will begin with a panel discussion featuring diverse voices, followed by smaller breakout groups where participants can engage in meaningful conversations that promote positivity, mutual respect, and actionable strategies for unity and progress.
📅 Date: March 27, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00–9:00 PM (Program begins at 7:00 PM)
📍 Location: 12210 Plum Orchard Drive, Suite 214, Silver Spring, MD 20910
🍕 Enjoy complimentary pizza from Mama Lucia!
We look forward to your participation in this important conversation!
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Open House 5th Anniversary of the So What Else Food Rescue Bank
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:00 | 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
So What Else Food Rescue Bank – 5th Anniversary Open House
📍 4924 Wyaconda Rd, Rockville MD 📅 April 12, 2025
Join us during Food Waste Prevention Week in the DMV as we celebrate five years of impact at the So What Else Food Rescue Bank! This special Open House is a day of volunteering, connection, and celebration in honor of the incredible community that makes our work possible.
✅ Lend a hand – Help sort and pack rescued food for families in need.🎉 Celebrate – Enjoy refreshments, music, and inspiring stories of impact.🚪 Explore – Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our food rescue operations.🤝 Connect – Meet fellow volunteers, supporters, and community partners.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to our mission, we’d love to have you there! Let’s come together to give back and celebrate five years of fighting food insecurity.
Event Agenda:
7am-3pm: All-day volunteering hours
9-10am: Welcome breakfast
10:30am: Gather for official event kickoff
10:45am: Speeches and presentation of Congressional certificate
11am-12pm: Food bank tour and Q&A
12-1pm: Lunch provided by Mamma Lucia

Register for the event here.

Metro Move Fest (Rotary)
2025-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | 4301 East-West Hwy, 4301 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Get Moving at Metro Move Fest!
May 18, 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School – Outdoor Track
Join So What Else at Metro Move Fest, a high-energy fitness festival designed for all ages and fitness levels! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun way to get active, this event has something for everyone.
🏃 Races & Team Challenges – Test your speed, endurance, and teamwork!
🧘 Yoga & Exercise Demos – Try new workouts and movement techniques.
🎯 Fun Fitness Activities – Engage in interactive challenges and games.
💪 Community & Wellness – Connect with local fitness experts and organizations.
Bring your energy, lace up your sneakers, and join us for a day of movement, motivation, and community fun!
⭐️ All ticket sales and donations go directly toward advancing So What Else’s food rescue and redistribution efforts! ⭐️
How to get involved:
Attend
Buy tickets here to bring your family and friends to this fun day of movement!

Contact Executive Director of Hunger Relief Megan Joe at mjoe@sowhatelse.org to pre-register for the So What Else Donation Derby, where teams of two will compete in a relay race to fill donation bags with dried goods.

Donate
Sponsor a family to attend the event and pick up food for their families. Donate $50 to sponsor a family of 4!
Please note “Ticket donation to So What Else” in your donation.
Volunteer
Come help with set-up, activities and food distribution to support your community!

Individuals: Sign up for a session below:

10am-2pm
12pm-4pm

Teams/Groups/Organizations: Reach out to volunteer@sowhatelse.org

Cards for a Cause
2025-05-28 19:00 | 1610 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20852, 1610 E Jefferson St,, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Cards for a Cause – Charity Poker Tournament

Join us for Cards for a Cause, an exciting charity poker tournament where every hand played helps support So What Else and Nourish Now in their mission to fight food insecurity and serve local communities. Hosted by the Progress Club & MGM National Harbor!

Test your poker skills in a lively, competitive tournament.
Enjoy a night of fun, camaraderie, and giving back.
Every buy-in makes an impact—helping provide food and essential resources to those in need.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a great night out, come go all in for a cause that matters!
📅 Wednesday, May 28, 2025
⏰ 5:45PM Registration + Dinner & Drinks | 7PM Cards Dealt
📍 Progress Club – 1610 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20852
$100 Buy-In (pre-tournament)|$125 at the door | $50 Social Fee (Dinner & Drinks only; non-player)
Winner receives Free entry into MGM Poker Tournament plus overnight stay and $200 Restaurant Voucher!

Other options for payment:

Make a check payable to and mail to:

Progress Club Foundation 1610 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20852

PayPal: 301-468-1440

*Full payment is required to guarantee a seat

Want to sponsor Cards for a Cause?
Cards for a Cause

Email Dave Silbert for more sponsorship information: dsilbert@sowhatelse.org

Summer Soiree: A Night in Amalfi
2025-05-31 18:30 - 22:30 | MD
A Night in Amalfi, an exclusive evening of dinner, drinks & entertainment to benefit the So What Else Food Rescue Bank on Saturday, May 31st. The dress code is Italian Riviera chic. 100% of proceeds go towards food recovery and redistribution efforts in the Greater Baltimore-Washington region.
For more information click here.

Summer Olympics
2025-08-01 09:00 - 15:00 | 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020, 1500 Anacostia Dr, 20020, United States
🏅 2025 Youth Summer Olympics 🏅

Friday, August 1, 2025
9:00 AM EDT – 3:00 PM EDT

Anacostia Park
1500 Anacostia Dr SE
Washington, DC 20020

In partnership with Mentoring Through Athletics, Kingman Boys and Girls Club, and Community Services Foundation, So What Else is hosting this free, full-day community event to bring together our summer campers from across the DC Metro area for a day of movement and fun.

We’re celebrating the Olympic values of friendship, peace, and diversity while building leadership and social skills along the way!

There are many ways to get involved:

✔️ Sign up to volunteer during the event

✔️ Become a sponsor

✔️ Donate – monetary and in-kind

✔️ Register your child or children

Get all of the details here!

Partner & Sponsor Appreciation Event
2025-09-10 17:00 - 20:00 | MD
We are celebrating our SWE Partners, Supporters, & Volunteers! Join us on September 10 for an evening of connection and celebration.

We’ll come together to share stories, reflect on our achievements, and get energized for the upcoming event season.

What to Expect:

– Networking with fellow partners and supporters

– Celebrating the incredible impact we’ve made together

– Complimentary food & drinks

Interested?

Email Allie for more details at abonney@sowhatelse.org

Charity Barrel's Bourbon Night
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Porsche Studio Chevy Chase, 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, 20815, United States
Charity Barrel’s Preservation Distillery Bourbon Night Benefitting So What Else
Hosted at Porsche Studio Chevy Chase
Tickets:

General Admission $125
VIP Experience $200

Come join us and our friends from Preservation Distillery as they share tastings from their award winning line up of Bourbon, Whiskies & Rye’s. Plus, complimentary foods, special cocktails & open bar.
Get all of the details here!

Cheers to Charity at Fallen Oak Distilling
2025-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co., 5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, 20832, United States
RAISE YOUR GLASS FOR A GOOD CAUSE AND CELEBRATE GENEROSITY WITH COCKTAILS, FOOD, AND FRIENDS.
On Wednesday, October 1 from 5-8 PM, Fallen Oak Distilling will be donating a percentage of the day’s proceeds to selected charities – including So What Else!
