Smithfield Foods

Community celebrations are at the center of many rural communities, just as Smithfield ribs were at the center of the plate for the 10th annual Tri City BBQ Fest in Denison, IA. In support of this event, Smithfield Foods donated 27 cases of ribs, totaling 813.12 lbs.

At Smithfield Foods, we are not only committed to adding veterans in our own ranks, but also supporting them in our communities. By walking along side organizations like Military Missions In Action (MMIA) as they furnish the homes of veterans in need, we are able to do more. Our good work is furthered by theirs. www.goodiswhatwedo.com

Children across three states have started the school year off right thanks to our partners at Feed the Children! In August, Feed the Children with Smithfield's support, conducted a three-part Resource Rally series, providing Smithfield bacon, ham and ribs, plus nonperishable food and household essentials to 1,200 families in advance of the new school year.

At Smithfield, we know that every team member, business segment and function across our company is integral to our success. This week, during employee appreciation week, we are showing our gratitude and recognizing these team members and their unwavering dedication to fulfilling our mission to produce “Good food. Responsibly.®” through facility giveaways, planned activities and more! Our people are our greatest asset.

At Smithfield, we are not only committed to hiring veterans in our own ranks, but also supporting them in our communities. Recently our Harrison, Springdale and Cincinnati facilities came together to support veterans in Butler County, Ohio. In total, our team members volunteered 21 hours prepping for county's celebratory event. Efforts included hanging signs and banners, setting up tents and creating food vouchers for attendees.

At Smithfield, we take our responsibility as a global leader in protein production seriously, and are always finding new ways to fight hunger, especially in rural communities. Like our partnership with Ripe for Revival, who brings mobile markets with fresh food to those in need. For more visit on efforts to combat food insecurity, visit www.goodiswhatwedo.com.

Recently, our Springdale, OH, Cincinnati, OH and Harrison, OH facilities joined together to support the Freestore Foodbank located in Cincinnati, OH. Over the course of 25 hours, ten Smithfield volunteers worked together to pack an impressive 680 boxes filled with non-perishable food items called Senior Boxes. Senior Boxes help provide essential nutrition to senior citizens in need.

At Smithfield Foods, we work to prioritize and foster a culture of engagement to ensure that various perspectives are represented to make for well-rounded discussions and decisions. For Jessica Jones, who helps manage these initiatives, it is all about creating an environment where people can authentically show up as themselves every day and in any room.

At Smithfield, we trace our history back to 1936 and the town of Smithfield, Virginia. Today, nearly 90 years later, we continue to value our hometown roots and support the community in which our headquarters remains. Just this week, we proudly attended Smithfield High's season opener to unveil the new Smithfield Foods' scoreboard. Smithfield High, we're cheering you on!

At Smithfield, feeding people is what we do. In Lincoln, NE our team members are taking this mission beyond the facility and into the community as they volunteer at the Matt Talbot Community Kitchen and Outreach Center. So far employees have dedicated more than 80 hours to the organization with four more dates already on the calendar!