Pictured, from left, are Kristy Hooker, Jeff Hooker, Warsaw Community Schools’ Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, Max Kinsey, and Edgewood Middle School Principal JoElla Hauselman. Kinsey and the Hookers presented a pancake breakfast donation organized by United Steelworkers Local 809 and Warsaw’s Professional Firefighters Local 5461 to WCS. Photo provided by WCS.

Press Release

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools invites every community members to be part of that story through “Together We Feed Them All,” a district-wide initiative to fill more than 350 family boxes with food and hope.

Through Dec. 12, the community will join together to ensure no child misses a meal during the extended school break.

“These boxes represent the heart of Warsaw,” said WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert. “When we say ‘Together We Feed Them All,’ we’re writing a story of a community that refuses to let any child go hungry. Every donation, every packed box, every act of kindness adds another line to this powerful narrative of hope.”

The district-wide initiative aims to provide 350 families with essential food items to bridge the gap during winter break.

“This isn’t just about filling boxes with food,” said Edgewood Middle School Principal JoElla Hauselman. “It’s about filling our community with hope. When families receive these boxes, they’re receiving a message that says, ‘Your community cares, your children matter, and you’re not alone this winter break.'”

Be Part of the Story

• Donate food items at Edgewood Middle School (or any WCS building) through Dec. 12.
• Organize a collection drive in your neighborhood.
• Contribute funds to help purchase additional needed items.
• An online link for donations is located on the WCS website.
• Checks can be made out to Edgewood Middle School (food drive on memo line).
• Share the message of hope throughout the community.

Key Dates

• Food Drive: Dec. 2-12
• Distribution to Families: Dec. 16-20

“Every year, this community amazes me with its generosity,” said Hoffert. “Together, we don’t just feed bodies — we nourish souls. We show our children that in Warsaw, no one faces winter break wondering where their next meal will come from.”

Join WCS in writing this chapter of Warsaw’s story. To be part of this community story, contact Project Coordinator JoElla Hauselman.