ERIE — The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania has been named one of America’s best managed nonprofit organizations for the eleventh consecutive time, according to Charity Navigator.

Only 1 percent of the charities that are rated have received at least eleven consecutive 4-star evaluations.

In his letter announcing this rating, Charity Navigator President and CEO Michael Thatcher stated, “attaining a 4-star rating verifies Second Harvest exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work. This is our highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.”       

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania scored 92.92 on Charity Navigator’s rating system. The rating system examines two broad areas of a charity’s performance; their financial health and their accountability & transparency.

Every dollar donated can provide five meals to families in need through Second Harvest’s network of member agencies. A full 97 percent of every dollar donated to Second Harvest goes directly toward feeding programs.