Dia de los Muertos Movie Night Fundraiser
2023-10-20 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | MOCO Food Pantry, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Join us for a movie night celebration of the upcoming Dia de los Muertos holiday. We’ll be showing Disney’s “Encanto” at our Montgomery County pantry at 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD. Tickets are $10 per person at the door, and popcorn and refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds will go towards our hunger relief and youth development programs across the region, so don’t miss out! To RSVP, send an email to mjoe@sowhatelse.org!

Book-O-Ween
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Anacostia Skate Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, DC, 20020, United States
Details coming soon!

So What Else & Mamma Lucia's 7th Annual Golf Tournament
2023-10-23 08:00 - 16:00 | Norbeck Country Club, 1720 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Please save the date and plan to join us on October 23rd for a fun day of friendly competition, delicious food, and more!
Play golf for a good cause! Mark your calendar to “play it forward” by taking part in the 7th Annual SWE/Mamma Lucia Golf Tournament at Norbeck Country Club on October 23, 2023. There will be breakfast, lunch, and prizes for all who participate. Thanks to our wonderful 2022 sponsors and players, the tournament raised nearly $75,000 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 first pickleball tournament! Beginner and Intermediate teams are available.
Click here to learn more, register, sponsor, or donate in support here!

Trunk or Treat @ Rockville Housing
2023-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Rockville Housing Hub, 1201 First Street, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Join So What Else for a spooktacular evening at Rockville Housing! Decorate your trunks and bring treats to share with our students and residents of the neighborhood! Bring your children to the community center for a free evening of trunk-or-treating.
Come dressed up — prizes awarded for best costumes!

So What Else 2023 Gala
2023-11-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Rd, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Join us for a night of fun and festivities, all to help support our mission!
So What Else 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.
Together we will enjoy delicious food and drinks, along with great entertainment. Our feature performance of the night will be comedian Danny Rouhier from the Grant and Danny Show. You will not want to miss our raffle prizes and silent auctions.
Tickets and more on our special event page.

Launch Cares Race
2023-11-11 06:30 - 11:30 | King Farm, 702 King Farm Blvd, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Launch Physical Therapy & Fitness Coaching is a Rockville-based woman-owned small business that partners with existing charities in the DMV area through LaunchCARES with the joint mission to change lives through fitness & wellness.
Launch holds an annual, timed 5k/10k Charity Race each year to raise funds for their non-profit partners. This year, they have chosen So What Else, as well as The Greater Rockville Chamber Of Commerce, as the recipients! We are looking for participants and volunteers to give their time on behalf of So What Else at this year’s race.
To learn more and sign up, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Rockville/LaunchCaresCharityRace

Volunteers Needed! Mega-Monthly Food Giveaway
2023-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | 424 South Pulaski Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
We are looking for volunteers to help support our monthly Mega-Monthly Food Giveaway with The Food Project. Click here to sign up & learn more!

Community Wellness Day
2023-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 | 1233 Valley Ave SE, Washington, DC, 1233 Valley Ave SE, SE, DC, United States
Join So What Else and Be Great DC for Community Wellness Day. We will be handing out free groceries and household items to the community, so don’t miss out!

2nd Annual Business Expo
2024-02-07 09:00 - 12:00
So What Else will once again attend the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Business Expo this year!

Unlock endless possibilities at the 2024 Business Expo and Speed Networking event! We invite you to join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and growth. This public event is free to attend, offering you a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of businesses, connect with industry leaders and participate in a high-impact speed networking session.

Don’t miss out on this invaluable experience – register now to secure your spot at the forefront of business excellence. Registration is simple and free – reserve your spot today to make meaningful connections. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Business Expo & Speed Networking event!

February Frederick Distribution
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Golden Mile at the Frederick Towne Mall
Stop by our mobile food distribution in Frederick, Maryland, with our partner, I Believe in Me. Food is served on a first-come, first-serve basis and will include items such as produce, non-perishable goods, and more. For more info, call 240-705-4345 or email meganjoe0703@gmail.com.

Valentines Day Celebration at Essex House
2024-02-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 7777 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 7777 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States
For Essex House Students: Join us for a heartfelt evening, complete with games, there will be Valentine-themed snacks and even a photo booth!

DC 'Feed the Hood' Distribution
2024-02-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Wingate, 4660 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
Join us as we feed the Wingate community this President’s Day weekend! So What Else DC is partnering with the DC Black United Front and Commissioner Salim Adofo to distribute hot meals and groceries to DC. All are welcome to attend and take food.
Click here to sign-up to volunteer!

Presidents Day Service Event
2024-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.
