Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 12th consecutive year that Second Harvest has earned this top distinction.
“Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s exceptional 4-star rating sets it apart from its peers and demonstrates its trustworthiness to the public,” according to Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator. “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive the distinction of our 4-star rating. This adds Second Harvest to a preeminent group of charities working to overcome our world’s most pressing challenges. Based on its 4-star rating, people can trust that their donations are going to a financially responsible and ethical organization.”
Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations a 4-star rating. Metrics focus on governance, financial health, ethical practices and measures of openness and transparency.
“It’s important our donors trust that we’re using their donations wisely to fight hunger in Central Florida, especially during the current financial, economic and health challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dave Krepcho, president and CEO for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “Our 4-star Charity Navigator rating demonstrates to supporters our good governance and financial accountability.”
Second Harvest Food Bank’s rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on www.charitynavigator.org.
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