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Neighbors Around the World FRB Growing Project DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Lowell and Julie Sanford The Neighbors Around the World 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 Neighbors Around the World Growing Project raises funds that are sent overseas through the Foods Resource Bank (FRB) network. lowellsa@fctc.coop PHONE 319-476-5099 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 3231 Highway D65 Dysart, IA 52224 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Community Based COUNTIES Tama HOW TO HELP Individuals, churches and other organizations in the Dysart 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. Lowell and Julie Sanford, to become involved with the Neighbors Around the World 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 admin@foodsresourcebank.org. Page | 409