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New Food Box Program for Students!

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We have recently launched a new initiative to address food insecurity among students. Thanks to the Fowler Foundation's suggestion, So What Else has developed a food box program that ensures students have access to nutritious meals over the…

URGENT: In Just 10 Days Critical Food Pantry Forced Out of Lakeforest Mall

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Fight Hunger and Host a Food Drive This March!

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Join us in fighting hunger for local families during our final month at our Lakeforest Mall food pantry. You can help support our grand finale by hosting a food drive. Drop off donations @ Lakeforest Mall, 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD…

Valentine’s Day Whiskey Raffle!

Our wonderful friends at Charity Barrel are hosting an incredible raffle with a chance to win one of three exclusive bottles of whiskey! A donation of $100 gets you one raffle ticket and enters you to win one of the following: A Anderson…

MLK Day of Service 2023!

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So What Else had a successful Martin Luther King Day of Service! On January 15, our team and volunteers participated in environmental clean-ups at multiple spots along Good Hope Rd in DC. On the 16th, staff and volunteers led a food and…
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We need your help! Help us secure a new pantry space!

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Dear Partners, Donors, and Supporters: So What Else has received some regrettable news that our lease is being terminated at the Lakeforest Mall due to the recent purchase of the space for redevelopment, and we are required to vacate by March…

Holiday Giving in Baltimore

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Join us for Holiday Giving in Baltimore Help us support Baltimore families this holiday season by donating the following new or gently used items: Clothes and winter coats Shoes Household items Office supplies & furniture …
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Donate Food for the Holiday Season!

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We are accepting food donations to help support local families experiencing food insecurity this holiday season. We are accepting shelf-stable and fresh foods. To schedule a donation, please email info@sowhatelse.org. Or simply drop off…
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Help Needed Sourcing Food for the Community

Dear Community, We are starting a movement to collect as much food and resources as possible for the communities we serve. We are currently unable to meet the tremendous demand for food and need to increase our sourcing ASAP! Please watch…

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