Hunger Network- 4 out of 4 Star Honor!

It's time to celebrate here at the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland! It is with great pride I announce our receipt of the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator. Charity Navigator works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health, accountability and transparency of 6,000 of America's largest charities.

As you can probably tell, this is a pretty big deal and our entire team could not be more excited for this privilege. Earning this desirable 4-star rating by Charity Navigator means the Hunger Network has notable fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Receiving 4 out of 4 stars is commendable, especially when it has been accomplished for a second consecutive year by our organization. This puts us in a category with only 17% of America’s charities, a rare feat achieved by the few adhering to good governance and other best practices....pretty awesome, huh?!

“This ‘exceptional’ designation from Charity Navigator differentiates the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust,” said Ken Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charity Navigator.

As more and more non-profits appear in the Cleveland community, donors are demanding more accountability from the non-profits to which they fund. Our supporters want certainty that their hard-earned dollars are donated to successful charities that reliably execute its mission in a financially responsible way.

The Hunger Network can provide that confidence as they are able to give 94 cents of every dollar donated towards their programs, leaving only 6% towards administrative costs. As many of you know, we are the largest hunger relief program in Cuyahoga County, dispensing
75% of all emergency food in our community.

This 4-star rating from Charity Navigator of the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland allows our supporters to give with confidence! You can rest assure that every $1 donated will provide 4 meals at a hunger center, allowing our creditable organization to feed over 60,000 Clevelanders every month.

Thank you to Charity Navigator for this honor, and thank you to our donors for their continued support!