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Elvira FRB Growing Project
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Steve Witt The Elvira FRB Growing Project is a community initiative to help end
hunger overseas by supporting communities in developing nations to grow
their own food.
EMAIL A collaboration between church congregations, businesses and farmers,
the Elvira Growing Project raises funds that are sent overseas through the
Foods Resource Bank (FRB) network.
[e-mail]
PHONE
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
3961 220th Street
Clinton, IA 52732
TYPE OF WORK
Faith Based, International, Community Based
COUNTIES
Dubuque
HOW TO HELP
Individuals, churches and other organizations in the Elvira 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 coordinator Mr. Steve Witt, to
become involved with the Elvira 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 [e-mail].
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