THE GOOD WE DO IN ASSISTING VETERANSSmithfield is not only committed to hiring veterans in our own ranks, but also supporting them in our communities. Like our work with Military Missions In Action (MMIA) that furnishes the homes of vets in need.
THE GOOD WE DO IN COMBATTING FOOD INSECURITYSmithfield takes its responsibility as a global leader in protein production seriously, and is 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.
THE GOOD WE DO IN HUMAN HEALTHSmithfield BioScience converts byproducts from our facilities into essential pharmaceuticals like Heparin. These products enable physicians to treat serious conditions including blood clots, and to save the lives of folks like Clarence.
THE GOOD WE DO FOR SMITHFIELD FAMILIESSince 2002, the Smithfield Scholarship Program has been awarding educational scholarships to the children of our employees to further their education. Students like Sandi, whose father Vincente’s 15 years with Smithfield helped her through four years at Iowa State University as the first in her family ever to go to college.
THE GOOD WE DO IN EQUITABLE AGRICULTURESmithfield Foods has pledged $10 million over the next three years to build a stronger, more inclusive agricultural future by financially and technically supporting America’s minority farmers. This program ensures capital and confidence for folks like Aaron Blackmon, who’s taking over this family farm and taking it into the future.
THE GOOD WE DO IN EDUCATIONSmithfield Foods’ long-standing commitment to scholarships and educational grants totals more than $8.1 million in the United States alone. Those donations go to funding programs like An Achievable Dream, which is leveling the playing field for children in low-income communities. Lashondra’s a testament to this good work, and she’s putting in work of her own to give back.
THE GOOD WE DO IN COMBATING HUNGERAs a global protein company, hunger relief is the cornerstone of Smithfield Foods’ mission and a significant focus of our community efforts. In 2020, we committed to donating 100 million servings of protein through our Helping Hungry Homes initiative by 2025, helping people in need like Megan — who’s now returning the favor.
4,000veteran hires by 2026
$25,000donated to MMIA
$100,000Donated to fund mobile markets serving rural communities
$0Required of recipients in this incredible Pay-What-You-Can program
NUMBER ONEUS Supplier of Heparin API
1000'sOf Lives Saved
20+ YEARSOF THE SMITHFIELD SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR DEPENDENTS
100%TUITION PAID PROGRAM OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES
$7.4 Millionsupporting minority farmers
6 Farmershelped with ownership
$8.9 Millionin scholarships given
1,600scholarships awarded
25 Millionservings donated in 2022
200 Millionservings donated by 2025
Read our Sustainability ReportGet your copy of Smithfield Foods’ 2023 Sustainability Report and learn more about all the good we’re doing with our products, our animals, our workforce, and our communities.READ THE REPORT
THE GOOD WE DO — FURTHERS THEIRSWhether combatting food insecurity head on, ensuring our veterans are treated as the heroes they are, innovating in the bioscience space, or doing our part for our communities and our employees, good is what we do.
Our Sustainability PromiseAt Smithfield Foods, “good” doesn’t stop with our products — it’s in everything we do. Watch the videos below for more on how we’re good stewards of our environment, our animals, our people, and our communities.
Animal CareFrom continuously earning top marks in third-party animal welfare performance audits to our stringent biosecurity protocols designed to safeguard our pigs, we're not just producing good food — we're taking good care of our animals. 
Food Quality and SafetyFrom zero product recalls in the United States in 2020 to our robust and routinely reinforced employee food safety program, we're committed to ensuring you not only taste a difference in Smithfield, but that we make one too.
Health & WellnessFrom easier-to-read nutrition and ingredients labels on our packaging to harvesting life saving drugs like heparin for use in hospitals, we're not just producing good food — we're making good progress toward a healthier society. 123
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