Accolades
At The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), we believe our impact speaks louder than words. When people ask, “Is GBFB a trusted organization?” we let our results, our financial transparency, and our nonprofit ratings demonstrate our dedication to serving our neighbors in need across Eastern Massachusetts.
Our commitment to providing nutritious food has earned us recognition from esteemed charity evaluators, non-profit and food industry experts, and those who advocate for transparency in philanthropy. These accolades reflect our focus on accountability, responsible stewardship, and the measurable outcomes of our programs.
Below are some of the awards and ratings that highlight our standing. If you have any questions, please reach out to development@gbfb.org.
GBFB received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for our measured impact and financial accountability.
GBFB received a platinum rating from Candid for our programs, results, financials, and efficient operations.
GBFB is AIB certified with a score of 980/1000, ensuring that our warehouse and operations are safe, clean, and up to international standards.
In 2024, GBFB was named #27 best women-led business in Boston by Women’s Edge in association with The Boston Globe. In 2023, we were named #28.
GBFB’s 117,000 square foot warehouse is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified, meaning it is a healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green building.
GBFB has consistently received clean financial audits for the past 13 years, demonstrating our commitment to transparency, accountability, and the highest financial management standards.
Nonprofit Ratings Frequently Asked Questions
GBFB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is the leading hunger-relief agency in New England and among the largest in the country, serving 190 cities and towns throughout our robust distribution network of over 600 partner agencies. From its humble beginnings in 1974, GBFB has grown to provide over 109 million pounds of healthy food each year to feed more than 600,000 people each month.
We take a bold and innovative approach to ending hunger here, and we strive to operate to the highest standards of efficiency. As a result, 92% of funds go directly toward our hunger-relief efforts. Read our financial results here.
GBFB received a Platinum rating from Candid for our programs, results, financials, and efficient operations. We have also received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for our measured impact and financial accountability.
You can be assured that for every dollar donated to GBFB, 92¢ is applied directly to hunger-relief efforts. GBFB strives to provide our neighbors in need in Eastern Massachusetts with the access to three healthy meals a day. The importance of our mission—and our desire to always do more to help those who depend on us—have driven us to operate to the highest standards of cost-effectiveness. We use technology to achieve the greatest efficiency in our warehouse and put sound nutrition at the forefront of everything we do. As a result, when you donate to GBFB, every dollar supplies two nutritious meals, including fresh produce, protein, and dairy.
Through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners, and volunteers, GBFB takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger here. Check out our many programs, policy and advocacy work, and nutrition-based approach to ensure all neighbors have access to healthy food all year long.
