Special thanks to guest blogger, Nina Horn, for sharing her family's story of how community deepens the experience of Rice & Beans Month. ___________ “Mama, can we eat rice and beans today, pleeeaase?” My four year old son begged as he came into the kitchen for breakfast....
Our simple meals are having a big impact! In Tanzania a lunch program is targeting the nutritional needs of vulnerable kids struggling with the effects of HIV. As their diets improve so does their health. Virginia Whitney, a Physicians Assistant from Oregon, experienced the results of...
by Virginia Whitney Virginia's first impressions of Rice & Beans Month left her skeptical at best. Then, she traveled to East Africa and saw the impact with her own eyes. In the fall of 2013, I traveled to Tanzania with the Lahash team. My experience was amazing....
"Planning to Eat More" written by John Dictson Every year, I find myself making lists of resolutions. Resolutions to pray and study the Bible more, to strengthen relationships with friends and family and, of course, to exercise and eat better. My annual resolution to eat better usually includes...
"Seeing Beyond" written by Melinda Haak We have felt many times in our 11 years of marriage like we couldn’t reach out to help or minister to someone because we simply couldn’t afford to. We couldn’t cook a meal for a friend because, frankly, we barely had...
The money raised through Rice & Beans Month is helping create greater food security in vulnerable communities across East Africa through sustainable agriculture programs. In Tanzania a new plot of farmland was purchased to allow children and families to begin growing their own food. It is...
There are plenty of appetizing, unique and downright odd Rice and Beans recipes to be found on Pinterest. A few participants have set up Rice and Beans themed boards, full of recipes. Please feel free to check them out, get ideas and report back if...
"Feeling Full" One family's reflections on the highs (and lows) of Rice & Beans Month written by Jen Johnson Although our family initially seemed excited for the beginning of Rice & Beans Month, it quickly became apparent that our excitement was more about the “idea” of Rice &...
Don't forget to visit the recipe section of this website and the Rice & Beans Facebook page for some great recipes to help you through the month! There are some easy favorites from the past few years, and brand new recipes from others who are...
"The Heart of Hospitality" Learning to trade entertainment for fellowship Written by Erin Holcomb I picked up the phone and swallowed hard, not knowing how awkward this call would be. I was about to make a leap into uncharted territory. I was inviting friends over for dinner. Hosting a...