The Virginia-based Humanitarian Organization Tops the List of the 200 Largest Charities

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LYNCHBURG, Va., Dec. 8, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Forbes Magazine has just recognized Gleaning For The World, a faith-based humanitarian organization, as the most efficient charity in the United States. This marks the third time that Gleaning For The World has been honored by Forbes.

More than 200 charities were evaluated in Forbes' annual study, including World Vision, the American Red Cross, Campus Crusade for Christ, Habitat for Humanity and the American Cancer Society. Gleaning For The World received the 100% efficiency rating in charitable commitment and fundraising efficiency.

"This recognition highlights the hard work and focus of Reverend Davidson and staff to maximize every resource," stated Jonathan Falwell, Chairman of the Board and Senior Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church. "The leadership team has done an excellent job on behalf of our faithful financial partners, who give sacrificially to meet the humanitarian needs of our world."

The 100% efficiency rating means that when financial donors give to Gleaning For The World, they can be assured that 100% of their gifts will go directly to the people in need. Only five of the top 200 charities were identified at the 100% level.

About Gleaning For The World
Organized in 1998 by Reverend Ron Davidson, Gleaning For The World is a non-profit humanitarian organization that recovers essential supplies from industries in the United States and sends them to communities around the world where these supplies are critically needed. With facilities in Concord, VA, Gleaning provides medical supplies and equipment, nutritional supplements, food, water, shoes, clothes and more to people struggling in poverty, sickness, hunger, natural disasters and war. More information at www.GFTW.org.