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Waterloo Harvest of Hope FRB Growing Project DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Marlin Hershey EMAIL hersheyjl@lpctel.net PHONE 319-939-5045 The Waterloo Harvest of Hope FRB Growing Project is a community initiative to help end hunger overseas by supporting communities in Central America and Africa to grow their own food. A collaboration between local church congregations, businesses and farmers, the Waterloo Harvest of Hope FRB Growing Project raises funds that are sent to Central America and Africa 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 11445 Barnes Ferry Road LaPorte City, IA 50651 HOW TO HELP TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Community Based COUNTIES Individuals, churches and other organizations in the Waterloo 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 coordinator Mr. Marlin Hershey to become involved with the Waterloo Harvest of Hope FRB Growing Project. Black Hawk 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 | 579