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Washington FRB Growing Project DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Dave and Linda Birney The Washington 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 Washington Growing Project raises funds that are sent overseas through the Foods Resource Bank (FRB) network. birney@cloudburst9.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 2054 Riverside Road Washington, IA 52353 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Community Based COUNTIES Washington HOW TO HELP Individuals, churches and other organizations in the Washington 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. Dave and Linda Birney to become involved with the Washington 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 | 576