CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services. Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities in dioceses throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Lenten alms go to alleviate hunger and poverty in more than 100 different countries each year: 75% percent of gifts support CRS’ agriculture, health, and educational projects overseas. The other 25% of gifts is distributed as grants in Western Washington for local anti-hunger projects.