Smithfield Foods Employees Contribute $643,000 to Local United Way Campaigns

SMITHFIELD, Va., April 13, 2026 - Smithfield Foods and its employees in South Dakota, Illinois and North Carolina raised $643,000 to support local United Way chapters in 2026.

"Our employees continue to show an inspiring commitment to the communities they call home," said Jim Monroe, vice president of corporate affairs for Smithfield Foods. "The United Way partnerships across our operations make a measurable difference for neighbors in need, and we are incredibly proud of our team's generosity and spirit of service."

Smithfield employees in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, raised $514,000 for the Sioux Empire United Way. Smithfield and its employees have contributed more than $12 million to United Way since 1999, demonstrating the company's ongoing dedication to strengthening the communities where its employees live and work.

In Monmouth, Illinois, employees contributed over $60,000 to the United Way of West Central Illinois, and Smithfield's matching grant added an additional $58,000, bringing the total to over $118,000. The funds support community impact programs focused on literacy, learning and family health and well-being,

At Smithfield's Wilson, North Carolina, facility, employees donated more than $6,000 to the United Way of Wilson County, and with the company match, the total contribution reached $11,000. The contributions help advance local programs in education, health and financial stability.

Smithfield's partnership with United Way organizations supports initiatives focused on improving childhood education, expanding access to health services, reducing hunger and strengthening financial stability for individuals and families. These contributions help local United Way chapters deliver programs tailored to the unique needs of their communities.

For more information on Smithfield's community programs, visit smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities.

About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.