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Sheffield FRB Growing Project DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Mark and Pam Lage The Sheffield 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 Sheffield Growing Project raises funds that are sent overseas through the Foods Resource Bank (FRB) network. marklage@frontiernet.net 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 11250 120th Street Sheffield, IA 50475 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Educational/School COUNTIES Franklin HOW TO HELP Individuals, churches and other organizations in the Sheffield 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. Mark and Pam Lage to become involved with the Sheffield 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 | 492