No – they are completely separate!
Rice Bowl focuses on supporting CRS’s work related to hunger alleviation, such as improved agricultural practices, seed programs for farmers, and education for better nutrition. In addition, Rice Bowl provides many opportunities for spiritual growth, such as daily reflections, stories about our brothers and sisters in developing countries, and meatless meals to prepare and share.
The Collection funds several different organizations, not just CRS. And it supports CRS work in a number of programming areas other than hunger, such as peacebuilding, microfinance projects and education.