So What Else Inc

Adults Versus Kids Soccer Tournament (3rd-5th)
2024-05-23 16:00 - 17:15 UTC | 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 (K-2nd)
2024-05-21 16:00 - 17:15 | Twinbrook Elementary School

Gaithersburg Middle School Team of Stars Performance
2024-05-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 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!

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

2nd Annual Business Expo
2024-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | MD
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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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 & 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!

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

Dia de los Muertos Movie Night Fundraiser
2023-10-20 17:30 - 21:00 | 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!

DC ReEngagement Tabling Event
2023-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Oxon Run Park (Near Wheeler Terrace), 1200 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington DC, Washington DC, 20032
In partnership with CC Prep, So What Else will be helping to provide free childcare at this event! For adults looking to get their GED or learn a trade, stop by for an event jampacked with helpful information!

Voter Registration and Community Meet-Up
2023-09-29 12:00 - 15:00 | MD

So What Else & The Wine Collective Presents: Give Back For a Glass
2023-09-26 - 2023-10-01 | The Wine Collective, 1700 W 41st St, Suite 490, Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States

Love Groove Festival
2023-09-16 12:00 - 19:30 | Robert C Marshall Park, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, 21217, United States
Love Groove Festival is a Baltimore-based music, art, film, and educational festival designed to highlight, showcase, and compensate emerging artists.
While the festival runs from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., this year, So What Else will be attending and handing out food between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
We hope you’ll stop by for an incredible day celebrating our Baltimore community and creative scene!

Frederick Community Food Distribution
2023-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Golden Mile @ Frederick Town Mall
Stop by our pop-up 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.

Belmont Back to School Event
2023-08-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Belmont ES, 1406 N Ellamont St, Baltimore, MD, 21216, United States
For students and family members of Belmont Elementary, So What Else will be tabling and giving out free groceries at this Back to School event to help you ring in the school year on a good note! We hope to see you there!

FOOD | MUSIC | OPEN MIC | BALTIMORE
2023-08-23 17:00 - 20:00 | 349 S Pulaski, 349 S Pulaski, Baltimore, MD, 21223, United States

Back to School Bash
2023-08-19 14:00 - 17:00 | 424 South Pulaski Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Join us for a Back to School Bash where So What Else will be giving away food to support Baltimore City students!
