The Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge has received national recognition for the fourth year in a row.
The non-profit has been included on Charity Intelligence’s Top 10 Impact Canadian Food Bank list.
Charity Intelligence analyzes a charity’s results, impact, and costs to help Canadians make a well-informed decision on the group they choose to donate to.
The top 10 list includes the 10 food banks across the country that have demonstrated the highest value created per dollar spent. The full list is available online.
“It is an absolute honour to have our work recognized this way,” says Danielle McIntyre, executive director for the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge.
“It speaks to [the] actual benefit we provide to the families we serve, and acknowledge the return on investment to donors looking to ensure their donations are truly making a difference.”
“In a year where most donors are making difficult decisions about who and/or how much they can support, we hope this news will push up to the top of the list,” McIntyre adds.
She says food banks have seen increased demand in recent years, noting an increase of 90 per cent usage since 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It is the donations that keep our doors open and shelves stocked,” McIntyre remarks. “Donors need to trust us if we plan to continue to rely upon their support.”
This latest achievement for Interfaith comes after being named a Five-Star Top 100 Charity.
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The star ratings from Charity Intelligence are based off five objective areas, including donor reporting, financial transparency, funding need, cents to the cause, and demonstrated impact.
The full report on the highest rated Canadian charities for 2024 is available at the Charity Intelligence website, along with the specific report on the Interfaith Food Bank.
