So What Else

?? Exciting News! ??We're thrilled to announce our new Food Insecurity Reduction Award, a powerful step in our mission to support our community! ??? Thanks to this award, we will serve 60 Takoma Park elementary school families with nutritious to-go bags next semester! A HUGE thank you to the City of Takoma Park for giving us the opportunity to provide for our children. . . . #SoWhatElseHelps #WhatWeDoToHelp #AreYouHungry #CommunityImpact #HungerRelief #Donate #Volunteer #GiveBack #EndHunger

Exciting news! Check out our latest feature on WTOP News: "Montgomery Co. food bank urgently seeks donations for Thanksgiving." ?? As the holiday approaches, we're working hard to ensure no family goes without a warm meal. Read the story to learn how you can help make a difference this Thanksgiving season. Every contribution counts! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/euV7V6EN ?? We invite you all to volunteer with us this holiday season. Sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/eA7HVkJF #ThanksgivingGiving #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #SoWhatElseHelps #WhatWeDoToHelp #AreYouHungry #CommunityImpact #HungerRelief #Donate #Volunteer #GiveBack #EndHunger

?? Be Part of Our Thanksgiving Giveback! ?? This November, we’re coming together to serve 48,000 families in need, and we need your help to make it happen! Between November 21 and November 27, join us in creating a Thanksgiving to remember by giving back in a way that works for you: ??? Donate In-Kind Food – Help fill a table by donating non-perishable food items to families who need it most. https://buff.ly/4fs2ilU? ?? Volunteer Your Time – Join our team to pack, sort, and distribute meals. Every hand makes a difference! https://buff.ly/3BM3vWf ???????? Sponsor a Family – Provide a family with a warm holiday meal and the joy of Thanksgiving. ??? Start a Neighborhood Drive or Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser – Mobilize friends, neighbors, and colleagues to give back together. https://buff.ly/4fEj7Ks? Thanksgiving is about gratitude and community. Let’s share these gifts with others this season. However you choose to get involved, you’ll be making a powerful impact! ?? Ready to Give Back? Join us here: https://buff.ly/3CCESf6 Let’s make this a Thanksgiving full of hope, generosity, and connection! #ThanksgivingGiveback #Volunteer #Donate #ServeFamilies

Get ready for an incredible night at this year's 15th Annual Gala! Can you believe it’s been 15 years since our very first event? Be sure to check out our evening program—you won’t want to miss a moment! $218K of our $300k goal has been achieved! If you can’t attend please consider making a donation towards our Hunger Relief and Youth Programs to help us achieve $25K in matching funds. Join us for delicious food, an open bar, music, a comedy show and the company of wonderful people, all in support of our mission to make a difference for thousands of families each week. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already purchased their tickets to support us! In case you didn't know here are some fun facts about our impact across the DMV: ?? ?? 75 million Meals served since 2019 ?? 3.1K Students provided with FREE programming ?? 90 Neighborhoods provided with FREE food and Youth Programs ??482.5K 2023 Individuals served ?? 30K Volunteer Service Hours Join us for an incredible night of delicious dinner, drinks, and great entertainment. Our feature performance of the night will be guest comedian Eric Neumann with an opener by James Mattern. You will not want to miss our raffle prizes and silent auctions. We look forward to this evening all year & hope to see you there! Dress is cocktail attire. ?? BUY A TICKET TODAY: https://buff.ly/4hHjaHd Check out some pictures from last year’s Gala and a SNEAK PEEK of our Program for the evening! https://buff.ly/4hHjcPl

Get ready for an incredible night at this year's 15th Annual Gala! Can you believe it’s been 15 years since our very first event? Be sure to check out our evening program—you won’t want to miss a moment! $218K of our $300k goal has been achieved! If you can’t attend please consider making a donation towards our Hunger Relief and Youth Programs to help us achieve $25K in matching funds. Join us for delicious food, an open bar, music, a comedy show and the company of wonderful people, all in support of our mission to make a difference for thousands of families each week. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already purchased their tickets to support us! In case you didn't know here are some fun facts about our impact across the DMV: ?? ?? 75 million Meals served since 2019 ?? 3.1K Students provided with FREE programming ?? 90 Neighborhoods provided with FREE food and Youth Programs ??482.5K 2023 Individuals served ?? 30K Volunteer Service Hours Join us for an incredible night of delicious dinner, drinks, and great entertainment. Our feature performance of the night will be guest comedian Eric Neumann with an opener by James Mattern. You will not want to miss our raffle prizes and silent auctions. We look forward to this evening all year & hope to see you there! Dress is cocktail attire. ?? BUY A TICKET TODAY: https://buff.ly/4hHjaHd Check out some pictures from last year’s Gala and a SNEAK PEEK of our Program for the evening! https://buff.ly/4hHjcPl

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Sponsors and Attendees for your unwavering support of the 8th Annual So What Else and Mamma Lucia Golf and Pickleball Tournament at Norbeck Country Club. ?? ?? ??? ?? ?? Thanks to your generosity, this year we raised nearly $80,000 to address food security and support youth programs. Yesterday, we had a wonderful day filled with sports, great company, and lunch, all to "play it forward" for So What Else. . . . #CommunityImpact #GolfForACause #SoWhatElseHelps #WhatWeDoToHelp #? #AreYouHungry #CommunityImpact #HungerRelief #Donate #Volunteer #GiveBack #EndHunger

?? Join us in making a real difference in the lives of families in Asheville, North Carolina who are still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We are launching a fundraising campaign aimed at raising much-needed funds for our trucks that will bring resources directly to these struggling families. ?? In the face of adversity, community support plays a pivotal role in recovery. Hurricane Helene left a significant impact on Asheville, and many families are still dealing with the repercussions. Our mission is to bring them aid and support as they rebuild their lives. Our trucks are standing by, ready to be filled with essential resources such as food, water, clothing, and other resources. But to get them on the road, we need your help. The funds raised from this campaign will cover the costs of fuel, truck maintenance, and the purchase of critical resources. ?? Our goal is to reach Asheville by November 1, but we can't do it without you. Every donation, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to our goal. Your generous contribution can help light the way for these families, showing them they are not alone and that their community stands with them. ?? Let's show our solidarity with the families of Asheville. Please donate to our fundraiser today and help us bring tangible aid to those who need it most. Together, we can help these families rebuild, recover, and regain hope for a brighter future.?? . . . #SoWhatElseHelps #WhatWeDoToHelp #? #AreYouHungry #DisasterRelief #hurricanehelene #hurricanemilton #asheville #ashevillecharity #mococharity #CommunityImpact #HungerRelief #Donate #Volunteer #GiveBack #EndHunger

THANK YOU: MoCo Cares Charity Race Wrap-up ?? ?? Message from Dr. Liz Wheeler, CEO of Launch Physical Therapy & Fitness Coaching: "I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our recent charity race. Your commitment played a crucial role in making the event possible and for raising nearly $50,000 towards fighting food insecurity in MoCo. This event brought over 500 community members together in health and in heart. We have heard nothing but positive reviews of the new venue (Covenant Life School campus) and the overall feel of the event. It was friendly, safe, great weather (finally!) and good 'ole family fun. The vendors and sponsor tables were a big hit. The kiddos certainly loved the trike-a-thon....and how about all those gift cards that we handed out!?!?! SO. MUCH. FUN. I truly appreciate your partnership with this charity race and eagerly look forward to our race in 2025! Together, we can continue to make a difference in and around MoCo! A big thank you to Darcars, our title sponsor for the third year in a row! And a big thank you to the team at Covenant Life School for the venue and partnership in this event. And to our charity partner, So What Else, we salute you and the work you are doing for MoCo and beyond." . . . . #SoWhatElseHelps #WhatWeDoToHelp #? #AreYouHungry #CommunityImpact #HungerRelief #Donate #Volunteer #GiveBack #EndHunger #CharityRace

In case you missed it... This past Saturday we had a blast at the MoCo Cares Charity Race! ?? ??♂? Thank you to all the participants, donors, staff and volunteers who made this event possible. A big shout-out to Launch Cares for selecting our nonprofit as the benefiting charity for this race. What better way to show your support than to lace up your shoes and go on a walk, jog, or run with your favorite people FOR A CAUSE! ?? . . . . . . #runforcharity #sowhatelsehelps #areyouhungry #dogood #dmv #mococharity #nonprofit #gaithersburg

Do you like to party for a cause? ?? Especially one that helps with hunger relief AND ALSO providing FREE quality education for students? Yes, we do a LOT which means we impact thousands of families each week and we need your help to continue doing this great work. ???????? ?? By buying a ticket to our Gala you are helping us get closer to our goal of raising 250K to support our mission and our goals for this year. In case you didn't know here are some fun facts about our impact across the DMV: ?? ?? 75 million Meals served since 2019 ?? 3.1K Students provided with FREE programming ?? 90 Neighborhoods provided with FREE food and Youth Programs ??482.5K 2023 Individuals served ?? 30K Volunteer Service Hours Join us for an incredible night of delicious dinner, drinks, and great entertainment. Our feature performance of the night will be guest comedian Eric Neumann with an opener by James Mattern. You will not want to miss our raffle prizes and silent auctions. We look forward to this evening all year & hope to see you there! Dress is cocktail attire. ?? BUY A TICKET TODAY: https://buff.ly/3XKKqLq