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Share the Harvest FRB Growing Project DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Leroy and Marilyn Brocka The Share the Harvest 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 Share the Harvest FRB Growing Project raises funds that are sent overseas through the Foods Resource Bank (FRB) network. oldcoda@yahoo.com 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 1230 Tahoe Avenue Sumner, IA 50674 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Community Based COUNTIES Chickasaw HOW TO HELP Individuals, churches and other organizations in the Fredericksburg 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. Leroy and Marilyn Brocka to become involved with the Share the Harvest 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 | 491