WATERFORD
PACKING INFORMATION
Riverside Elementary
5280 Farm Road
Waterford, MI 48327
Thursday at 4:15 pm
To volunteer: Email Us
STEERING COMMITTEE
Chairperson:
Mary Craite
Randy & Deby Cooper
Kelly Cortese
Christopher Cooper
Nick Gregory
Sally Hart
Carol Hopkins Kozel
Hon. Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Pastor Steph Newman
Jim Powers
Erika Rolack
Grant Smith
Larry Spiece
Nikki Tippett
Gary Wall
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Ending Hunger One Child at a Time – In 2011, Waterford resident and retired educator Barb Laing watched an episode of “60 Minutes” about childhood hunger. Moved by the real need kids were facing across America, Barb knew that she had to act, and act quickly. She searched the Internet for ways that she could help, and discovered a national program called Fueling Kids’ Futures. Then and there she decided to start a chapter to help the children in her community.
Barb, a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church, reached out to her church family to ask for help. The positive response was immediate, and the project began to grow.
The members of CUMC donated startup funds, and Barb began contacting educators, local businesses, friends, and Waterford officials to get additional help — and to find out what schools were most in need of services.
With Barb and the CUMC family leading the way, the program started at Sandburg Elementary with donated funds, and volunteers from every demographic in the community –- senior citizens, students, businesses, elected officials, teachers, and more!
Fueling Kids’ Futures – Waterford now operates at both Riverside and Donelson Hills Elementary schools, feeding more than 350 children each year. Though the coronavirus slowed us down in 2020, we are now preparing for a new school year. We know the need is greater now than ever, and we are committed to filling empty bags, and empty bellies, until no child is hungry.
Waterford Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
The Second Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition to support Fueling Kids’ Futures-Waterford was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event was held at Central United Methodist Church of Waterford.
This year the organizers add a two-person event before the four-person team event. Both categories were sold out before the day of the event and people had to be turned away. The two-person team was given the identical 300-piece puzzle and given one-hour to complete the puzzle. The four-person teams were given identical 750-piece jigsaw puzzle to complete in three hours. The top three teams in each category completed their puzzles well under the time limit. The fasted three teams in each category were awarded gift cards for each team member.
I would like to thank Matt Berg for coming up and organizing this successful fun event. Also, a shout out to Central United Methodist Church for the use of their facility.
Flaming Pistons Car Club Presents Check to Fueling Kids’ Futures – Waterford
On Monday, December 22nd, 2025 representatives for the Flaming Pistons Car Club came to the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester’s office and presented FKF-Waterford with a check to support feeding hunger-insecure children. This is the third year in which the Club has selected our organization to support.
If you are into cars and car shows be sure to check out Flaming Pistons Car Club which is located in Goodrich, Michigan. This is a great group of men and women who enjoy cars and restoring them to their original splendor.
You might wonder how we get the food we pack each week. We would not be able to do it with a partner we have had from the very beginning – Changing Places Moving & Services. Read More…