NEDERLAND - Nederland Food Pantry is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Nederland Food Pantry as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.

“We are delighted to provide Nederland Food Pantry with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Nederland Food Pantry is able to accomplish in the years ahead.” 

"Our Four-Star Charity Navigator rating shows that we're committed to doing things right and handling our finances responsibly," said Betty Abel, Executive Director. "We're really excited about the chance to strengthen our existing connections and meet new supporters who can help us continue our mission to relieve hunger and provide essential support to the Peak to Peak community with respect and compassion."

Nederland Food Pantry’s rating and other charitable giving information are free of charge on charitynavigator.org.

Visit the Nederland Food Pantry and see how you can be a part of their work. They are located at 196 W 1st Street, Nederland. Contact them at 720-418-0892 or info@nederlandfoodpantry.org, and visit their website at https://www.NederlandFoodPantry.org.