Bowl of Rice Party

Blue and yellow illustration of a child on a yellow circle with an outer red edge with yellow text on it

Bowl of Rice parties were held throughout the United States between 1938 and 1941 in order to benefit Chinese civilians affected by the Second Sino-Japanese War. The fundraisers, which included dinners, concerts, and pageants, were held in 2000 cities, including New York City and San Francisco. Money raised at the events was used to provide food, medicine, and shelter for refugees in need.