So What Else to Support Struggling Dock Workers in the Aftermath of the Key Bridge Collapse
So What Else is proudly working with the International Longshoreman Union Local #333 to help support the over 1,200 dock workers living in Dundalk, MD, who have lost their jobs due to the tragic Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. These hard-working individuals are receiving little to no unemployment while they wait for the port to reopen and need urgent assistance to help support their families amidst this tragedy.
In addition to providing vital necessities recovered through our Food Rescue Bank, So What Else is hosting a Formula Drive to collect donations of baby formula, a costly staple many dock workers are struggling to afford right now, throughout the month of April. Interested individuals can donate unused formula or purchase formula on behalf of a family and drop it off at our flagship pantry at 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD, every weekday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Not local to the area but would still like to support the drive? Purchase formula online from sites such as Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc. and ship directly to our pantry at 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD. All donations will be delivered directly to dock workers and their families in the coming weeks.
We appreciate any and all support you can lend our Baltimore community during this difficult time, thank you.
If you are interested in volunteering with us:
All SWE volunteer opportunities are listed here & signing up is easy! Create your profile and browse opportunities that fit your interests and availability. Please be sure to register for each instance of a volunteer opportunity you wish to serve. For example, if you want to help out at the Saturday Outdoor Food Pantry, be sure to sign up each time (instance) you want to serve. Please note that sign-ups will be deactivated 24 hours before the start of an opportunity. For last-minute sign ups, please send an email to volunteer@sowhatelse.org.
If you are interested in Group / Team / Organization volunteering, please contact us at volunteer@sowhatelse.org!
If you’re interested in volunteering at one of our after-school or summer camp programs, please send an email to vfuentes@sowhatelse.org.
We hope to see you soon!
