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Seeds of Hope FRB Growing Project DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Tom Hanson EMAIL hwlawtjh@iowatelecom.net PHONE The Seeds of Hope FRB Growing Project is a community initiative to help end hunger overseas by supporting communities in developing nations to grow their own food. A collaboration between church congregations, businesses and farmers in Strawberry Point, Manchester, and Ryan, the Seeds of Hope Growing Project raises funds that are sent overseas through the Foods Resource Bank (FRB) network. 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 HOW TO HELP TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Community Based Individuals, churches and other organizations in Strawberry Point, Manchester, Ryan and surrounding rural communities can support this Growing Project through fundraising, volunteering time and talents, or through other creative opportunities for partnership. COUNTIES Clayton Iowans are encouraged to directly contact coordinator Mr. Tom Hanson, to become involved with the Seeds of Hope 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 | 489