How CRS Uses Alms

For more than 45 years, Lenten alms given through CRS Rice Bowl have supported programs that prevent hunger and poverty around the world, including the countries featured in the Lenten stories of hope. Seventy-five percent of gifts help support CRS’ work in more than 100 countries. Twenty-five percent of gifts remain in each U.S. diocese where they are given to support hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in those communities. Each diocese uses this differently. Contact your local CRS diocesan director to find out how the local 25 percent is used in your diocese.

Check with your parish or school about how your community will be collecting donations and return your CRS Rice Bowl on the designated collection date.

Lenten gifts can also be given online or simply by sending a check to:

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

P.O. Box 17090

Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303