Edgewood Middle School’s annual food drive brought in more than 12,000 items for the community. Photos provided by Warsaw Community Schools.

Press Release

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle School’s annual food drive collected over 12,250 items, valued at nearly $17,250, that will help the community greatly.

EMS Principal JoElla Hauselman would like to thank those who helped by bringing in items, donating money, and giving their time and energy to carry, sort, and organize items and boxes.

Items were assigned point values, and the Student Resource Time (SRT) class then earned points by bringing in the items. This year, students were rewarded with a trip to North Pointe Cinemas to watch “Elf,” followed by a celebration in the afternoon that included several activities for the students. In addition, the three classes that earned the highest percentage of their goal won prizes.

The first place winners got their choice between ice cream sundaes or pizza, second place got whichever first place didn’t want, and third place got cookies. The top class was Mrs. Helser’s, earning almost 17 times their goal. Second place was Mrs. Thompson’s class and third went to Mr. Cook’s class.

Tammy Adameic shared some impressive statistics. $15,665 was collected in total donations from local businesses, families, and fundraisers to help purchase many items for the family boxes. $2,000 was donated to Our Father’s House and $2,000 was donated to Combined Community Services. Sixty family boxes were donated to EMS families, employees, and others. About 7,000 items were donated to CCS, OFH and The Beaman Home.

$15,665 was collected in total donations from local businesses, families, and fundraisers to help purchase many items for family boxes.