CRS’ Lenten Rice Bowl Program to Help Feed the Hungry Amid COVID Pandemic February 12, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News The CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten program that began in 1975. Seventy-five percent of the alms collected through the program support worldwide relief initiatives. Post navigation Previous Previous post: Italian Sister: The COVID-19 Pandemic Represents an Opportunity for Freedom of EducationNext Next post: Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with Love’ by Caring for Those Affected by Pandemic