Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday March 1 st 2009. “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice…to set the oppressed.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday

March 1st 2009

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice…to set the oppressed free… to share your food with the hungry.”

- Isaiah 58: 6&7

In 2008 Food Prices increased dramatically causing a food crisis which affected millions

Your generous support made it possible for CRWRC to continue to

provide food to those in need.

Thank you!

35 projects in 16 countries

In 2007-2008 CRWRC provided food aid to

In total, CRWRC distributed

15,570 metric tonnes of food

to 540,000 people

Leveraging our equity $1.1 CRWRC funds

+ $8.1 in CIDA match

+ $660,000 from CFGB members

+ $510,000 CFGB general funds

$10.3 million in programming

After a disaster food is critical and getting food to those in need is a priority.

But people need more than just a quick fix to their immediate needs…long-term solutions are also required.

Fruit trees in Bangladesh

Tools in Mali

“This is large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small.”

- Matthew 10:41, The Message

For more information, contact:

CRWRC- Canada3475 Mainway

Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8905-336-2920

1-800-730-3490

www.crwrc.org/cfgb