It is not too late to order the Catholic Relief Services cardboard boxes for the annual Rice Bowl Lenten almsgiving program. 

 

Lenten practices include Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving, and the Rice Bowl program offers even more:

• Free Lenten meatless recipes
• Stories of the impact of CRS around the world
• Lessons and activities for families and parishes and religious ed programs.

 

This year, more than ever, the need for disaster relief and ongoing food distribution and medicine distribution and development programs that save lives is extremely urgent.  

 

A bonus for all of us, on top of the great good done for others around the world: 25% of collected Rice Bowl funds remain with our diocese and are granted to programs that work with our local folks in need, a number that sadly continues to grow.  

 

In celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the Rice Bowl collection, let us strive to double what we have done as a diocese in the past. this is a WIN, WIN, WIN: lives are saved and living enhanced around the globe; local programs can share in the distribution of food and assistance; we who give will have a most fruitful Lent!

What is a CRS Rice Bowl?

CRS Rice Bowl is a staple on the table of Catholic families across the country during Lent. This simple cardboard box is a tool for collecting Lenten alms—and comes with a Lenten calendar that guides families through the 40 days of Lent with activities, reflections and stories.

Stories of Hope

CRS Rice Bowl shares stories of hope from CRS’ work around the world. These stories are examples of the communities where your Lenten alms are changing lives. Stories are accompanied by a simple, meatless recipe that you and your family are encouraged to prepare on Fridays during Lent.

More Information and Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Rita Sloan, Diocesan Director for Catholic Relief Services and Coordinator for the Life, Peace & Justice Commission at [email protected] or call (775) 849-1653