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October 02, 2019 10:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Supports Local Workforce Development Initiatives with $250,000 Contribution to Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Southeast Technical Institute

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced a $250,000 contribution to support Southeast Technical...
October 01, 2019 14:08 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Employees Collect More Than 130,000 Pounds of Food to Support Feeding America® During Hunger Action Month®

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that its employees across the company’s domestic operations collected more than 130,000 pounds of...
September 27, 2019 14:01 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Sponsors Financial Aid Advisors in Isle of Wight County, Virginia Through GRASP

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced today a partnership with GRASP (Great Aspirations...
September 27, 2019 10:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Receives Virginia Values Veterans Awards for Veteran Support and Hiring Initiatives

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program honored the company with two awards during the 7th...
September 23, 2019 11:29 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates 40,000 Pounds of Protein to Feed More Ahead of Federated Auto Parts 400

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This weekend, Smithfield Foods, Inc., Kroger, and Aric Almirola, NASCAR driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing, joined...
September 20, 2019 14:00 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Launches Apprenticeship Program to Recruit the Next Generation of Talent

GOLDSBORO, N.C., Sept. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new apprenticeship program aimed at developing the next generation of experienced...
September 19, 2019 15:08 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates $5,000 to South Carolina Meals on Wheels Program

LAURINBURG, N.C., Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce a $5,000 donation to the Horry County, South Carolina Meals on Wheels program to provide...
September 19, 2019 11:50 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Supports Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department with $250,000 Contribution

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced today a contribution of $250,000 over the next five years to...
September 18, 2019 16:53 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Donates $75,000 for Outdoor Learning Space at The Faison Center

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. unveiled today the “Smithfield Foods Outdoor Learning Center Overlook” at The Faison Center to support the Center’s Forward...
September 17, 2019 12:33 ET | Source: Smithfield Foods

Rio Valley Meat BBQ Takes Home Grand Champion Title at 40th American Royal World Series of Barbecue® Open Competition

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield® congratulates pitmaster partner Fred Robles and the Rio Valley Meat BBQ team on taking home the Grand Champion title at the 40th...