Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, has moved up to the number three spot on the Forbes Magazine’s list of the 50 top charities for 2014. The charity had been rated fourth by Forbes in 2012 and 2013.

Forbes notes that Feeding America’s recorded gifts of $1.86 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, mainly donated food, were up by 22.7 percent from the previous year, adding that Feeding America has a 99 percent fundraising efficiency, and a 98 percent charitable commitment.

“This tremendous accomplishment was made possible by our donors and supporters who enable us to meet the daunting task of providing food and groceries to more than 46 million Americans this year,” said Bob Aiken, CEO of Feeding America. “It is gratifying to see our organization continue to grow, but we are acutely aware that our growth has been necessitated by the significant challenge of meeting the needs of the one in seven Americans who now turn to us for help.”

As year-end approaches, Feeding America encourages people to give the gift of meals to those facing hunger. Each $1 donated helps to provide ten meals to Americans struggling with hunger.