Frequently Asked Questions

Your one-stop shop for all questions about Rice Bowls! Scroll down for even more answers about advocacy trips, bowl campaigns, and more.

We were founded in 1980 in Upstate South Carolina! That’s over 45 years of providing millions and millions of healthy meals to hungry orphaned children!

We currently have serving opportunities in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Zambia and South Africa.
We stay at or visit our partner children’s homes. We are there to play with the kids, be a respite for the caretakers, and serve the home however we can. They are the ones doing the hard, important work for our kids!
Head over to our Trips page!
It is $195. For trips departing in August 2026 and beyond, it will be $295. All trip deposits are non-refundable.
Come serve with a positive attitude and be willing to be a team player! We will send you all the important information leading up to your trip with everything you will need to know, including schedule, pack list, customs forms, and more!
We understand that emergencies or schedule changes can happen - please reach out to our Office Coordinator, Bekah, at bklickman@ricebowls.org

Rice bowls are plastic piggy banks shaped in the form of a bowl of rice. These currency collection devices will hold change and dollar bills. You can order FREE bowls for your group to raise funds to provide life-saving meals!
Bowl campaign projects are perfect for any-sized group, including schools, churches, VBS, scout troops, clubs, families, co-workers, youth groups, and more! You can order bowls in quantities of 10, 20 and 50.
It is fully customizable to your group’s schedule and needs, but 4-6 weeks is a great timeframe for a project!
Crack the bowls open and count your funds. You deposit the funds into your account and can send them to us by online donation or a check! Together, we provide yummy meals to children in need.