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A-Maizing Grace FRB Growing Project DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Arlyn and Marla Schipper The A-Maizing Grace FRB Growing Project is a community initiative to help end hunger overseas by supporting communities in Central America to grow their own food. EMAIL A collaboration between Conrad area church congregations, businesses and farmers, the A-Maizing Grace Growing Project raises funds that are sent to Central America through the Foods Resource Bank (FRB) network. [email protected] PHONE 641-751-9757 As a Christian response to world hunger, Foods Resource Bank links the grassroots energy and commitment of the U.S. agricultural community with the capability and desire of small farmers in developing countries to grow lasting solutions to hunger. OFFICE ADDRESS 28088 H Avenue Conrad, IA 50621 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Community Based, Garden Program COUNTIES Grundy HOW TO HELP Individuals, churches and other organizations in the Conrad area and surrounding rural communities can support this Growing Project through fundraising, volunteering time and talents, or through other creative opportunities for partnership. Iowans are encouraged to directly contact coordinators Mr. & Mrs. Arlyn and Marla Schipper or Mr. Don Linnenbrink to become involved with the A- Maizing Grace FRB Growing Project. For more information about Foods Resource Bank or to learn about starting a new FRB Growing Project, please call (888) 276-4FRB or email [email protected]. Page | 99