1. Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday March 1 st 2009

2. “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

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

4. Your generous support made it possible for CRWRC to continue to provide food to those in need. Thank you!

5. 35 projects in 16 countries In 2007-2008 CRWRC provided food aid to

6. In total, CRWRC distributed 15,570 metric tonnes of food to 540,000 people

7. 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

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

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

16. Fruit trees in Bangladesh

17. Tools in Mali

20. “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

22. For more information, contact: CRWRC- Canada 3475 Mainway Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 905-336-2920 1-800-730-3490 www.crwrc.org/cfgb