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SUMMARY:6th Anniversary Open House of the So What Else Food Rescue Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate six 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. \nWe welcome everyone to join us to celebrate our 6th year of fighting food insecurity! Lend a hand in distributing food\, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the food rescue bank\, and connect with supporters\, partners and volunteers. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, April 18\nTime: 9am-1pm (Volunteer shifts available 7am-3pm)\nLocation: So What Else Food Rescue Bank – 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, Maryland\n\nAgenda\n\n9-10am: Welcome Breakfast\n10:30am: Gather for Official Event Kickoff\n10:45am: Remarks from So What Else & Speakers\n11:15am-12pm: Food Bank Tour and Q&A\n12-1pm: Volunteer Appreciation Lunch sponsored by Mamma Lucia\n\n \nHow To Get Involved\n\nVolunteer with us! Shifts are available between 7am-3pm. Sign up online here or reach out to volunteer@sowhatelse.org to sign up for a shift.\nFor information on sponsorships\, partnerships\, and other involvement in the event\, contact info@sowhatelse.org
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/6th-anniversary-open-house-of-the-so-what-else-food-rescue-bank/
LOCATION:4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852\, 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Day of Giving 2025\nDate: Saturday\, December 20\nTime: 5:00 AM-3:00 PM (Volunteer in shifts!)\nJoin us for a festive day of giving back to families in need! Volunteers will help distribute toys\, a hot meal\, Christmas trees\, 75 lbs of food\, and firewood to brighten the holidays for our community. \nEnjoy hot cocoa and coffee in the morning\, and families with kids can participate in fun holiday art projects while volunteering together. \nSpecial Highlights:\n11:00 AM: Event Tour \n11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Q&A Session \n12:00 PM: Lunch for Volunteers \nBest Dressed Holiday Outfit Award: Show off your festive style! \nHow to Get Involved:\nVolunteer: Sign up for a shift here and help us spread the joy this holiday season! \nSponsor: Companies interested in leveling up their impact can contact Executive Director Dave Silbert at: dsilbert@sowhatelse.org for more information on sponsorships. \nDonate Food: This year\, we are extending a heartfelt invitation to restaurants across the region to partner with us by providing free soup for families in need during the event. Your support can directly touch hundreds of lives in a meaningful way. Restaurants interested in partnering are encouraged to contact us Hunger Relief Director Megan Joe at mjoe@sowhatelse.org to coordinate contributions.
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/holiday-day-of-giving/
LOCATION:4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852\, 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Give Back Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Give Back with So What Else this Thanksgiving to help us feed 30\,000 people!\nEvery year So What Else hosts a week long of giving to ensure families receive food for Thanksgiving. This year our events will run from Thursday\, November 20 through Wednesday\, November 26. Our Wyaconda Food Pantry will have extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nWe need your help to: \n\nDrop off Thanksgiving food donations at our food pantry\nMake a donation to So What Else to help us support our community\nVolunteer with us to help us organize and provide Thanksgiving meals to families\n\nFor more information and if you’d like to contribute to our goal of raising $480\,000 to support 30\,000 families this year\, click HERE. 
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/thanksgiving-give-back-week-2025/
LOCATION:4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852\, 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donation Drive,Fundraising event,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T130000
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SUMMARY:Open House 5th Anniversary of the So What Else Food Rescue Bank
DESCRIPTION:So What Else Food Rescue Bank – 5th Anniversary Open House\n📍 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, Rockville MD 📅 April 12\, 2025\nJoin 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. \n✅ 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. \nWhether 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. \nEvent Agenda:  \n7am-3pm: All-day volunteering hours \n9-10am: Welcome breakfast \n10:30am: Gather for official event kickoff \n10:45am: Speeches and presentation of Congressional certificate \n11am-12pm: Food bank tour and Q&A \n12-1pm: Lunch provided by Mamma Lucia \n \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/open-house-5th-anniversary-of-the-so-what-else-food-rescue-bank/
LOCATION:4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852\, 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
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SUMMARY:Turkey Giveaway 2024
DESCRIPTION:Give Back this Thanksgiving to help us feed 10\,000 people!\nEvery 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. \n\nWe 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 \n\nFor 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! 
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/turkey-giveaway-2024/
LOCATION:4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852\, 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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