The food is how we get there.
Providing Food, Safe Housing, & Education in Costa Rica & Brazil
Costa Rica
Where it all began. Costa Rica is home to great beauty and even greater needs. RABMIN focuses efforts here on educational resources, providing stable meals, building/upgrading communities, and the ministry.
Brazil
Communities in the Rio De Janeiro area, Araruama, Acari, and Jardim Gramacho benefit from RABMIN programs. Our focus in this region is on Community Outreach, Anti-Bullying, and Food for Families.
United States
While the USA is the home to many of our supporters, it is also the home to support our efforts in Costa Rica and Brazil. Click here to learn about our global initiatives.
Dreams Know No Boundaries
Founded in 2007, Rice & Beans Ministries is dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children living in poverty in Costa Rica, Brazil, and the United States.
Rice and Beans Ministries began with a simple belief: small acts of kindness can have a ripple effect. Inspired by the power of basic necessities like food, secure housing, and education, we partner with local schools to provide additional food for their students, work closely with disadvantaged migrants to rebuild their homes, and support local churches and schools with quality educational outreach programs.
Whether you are a business, a church, or an individual volunteer, schedule a trip with Rice & Beans, make an impact, and experience the joys of serving those in need.
Food, Faith, Shelter, and Education
Featured Campaigns
The Path to Monthly Giving
Rice and Beans Ministries has always worked to overcome a persistent obstacle in Costa Rica – hungry communities with a lack of food. We faced this issue head on with door to door food deliveries, food drives, and more. During this year, this obstacle grown more than we ever expected. Gardens of Hope is our chance to overcome that obstacle in a sustainable way while using it as a ministry opportunity.
Go Live Love Gifts
Rice and Beans Ministries is dedicated to providing hope and joy to the children of Costa Rica, Brazil, and United States. With your help, the Go Live Love gifts campaign provides these children with a backpack filled with small toys, creative items such as crayons and coloring books, and personal care essentials.
Erase the Need
Through Erase the Need campaign, we want to provide Hope for a successful future. One of the obstacles often faced by those living in rural, impoverished areas is the lack of school supplies. Hope, to a child, might be a gift box filled with surprises or even a uniform to wear to school. Most times, it is the simplest of gestures that are the most impactful.
Construction Projects
Early into 2020, we put our building projects on pause in order to care for our communities during a time of need we had never experienced before. We were blessed with the opportunity to create sustainable programs to care for this, so let’s finish what we started.
Gardens of Hope
Rice and Beans Ministries has always worked to overcome a persistent obstacle in Costa Rica – hungry communities with a lack of food. We faced this issue head on with door to door food deliveries, food drives, and more. During this year, this obstacle grown more than we ever expected. Gardens of Hope is our chance to overcome that obstacle in a sustainable way while using it as a ministry opportunity.
Get Involved
Support Rice & Beans Ministries
Your donation makes a difference! Help provide food, safe housing, and education - the essential building blocks for children and families to thrive. Partner with Rice and Beans Ministries to invest in a brighter future in Costa Rica & Brazil.
Join Us On A Mission Trip
More than just a trip, our missions are an immersive experience. Build homes, distribute food, connect with children, and witness firsthand the impact you can make. Register now and create unforgettable memories while making a difference.
Become A Corporate Sponsor
Corporate social responsibility isn't just about donations; it's about action. Encourage employee engagement by partnering with Rice and Beans Ministries in Costa Rica and Brazil. Sponsor volunteer opportunities, matching gift programs, and initiatives that empower your employees to become agents of social good.
We Invest in Three Key Areas
Feeding Families
Through your support, RABMIN packs and delivers vital food to families who depend on our help. Currently, we serve 80+ communities with food and prayer in Costa Rica. Through this ministry we are able to meet an immediate need and offer hope, an encouraging word, and prayer while building relationships with the families. Through these visits, we find families hungry for more than just food and begin to show them how to have a personal relationship with Jesus and much more.
Education
With educational programs for children, such as anti-bullying campaigns in Costa Rica and Brazil, RABMIN is helping children. These programs give local children a safe and educational place to play, learn, express themselves, and spend after school hours. The goal of these programs is to keep kids safe, in school, and share the love of Jesus with them in a fun, kid-friendly platform.
Construction
We feel that building relationships with the local communities is a great way to bring people to Christ. By including the local congregation in construction projects, we are forming long-lasting relationships with these families. We know hundreds of families who are in desperate need of some type of home repair. It is our focus to meet these pressing needs.
Our Corporate Sponsors
