Smithfield Foods Donates 38,000 Pounds of Food to Feed Kansas Veterans and Families

May 27, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Smithfield Foods donated more than 38,000 pounds of protein to help veterans and families in Geary County, Kansas, who are facing food insecurity. Feeding America’s Kansas Food Bank will collaborate with Geary County Food Pantry to distribute protein servings throughout the community.

SpartanNash ‘Ramps Up’ Plastic Bag Recycling for Earth Day 

April 24, 2024 SpartanNash

“The upcycling of plastic bags into accessible ramps for veterans with disabilities is a People First program that gives our nation’s heroes the gift of mobility and the opportunity to more easily enjoy life outside of their homes,” said SpartanNash Senior Vice President of Communications Adrienne Chance. “We are grateful to the Associates and shoppers in our stores who recycle their plastic grocery bags so that SpartanNash can make these kinds of donations possible.” 

WP Rawl Honors Service Members This Holiday Season

December 22, 2021 WP Rawl

WP Rawl, the premier grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens honored service members both past and present this holiday season.

Hiring Veterans is a Big Opportunity For Baking Industry

Military veterans possess skill sets that line up well with baking industry needs and have access to unique government benefits that can produce cost savings for employers.

Smithfield Foods Launches “Helping Our Heroes” Initiative Supporting U.S. Veterans

November 11, 2020 Smithfield Foods

The program will encompass Smithfield’s three veteran-related focus areas: prioritizing veteran employment and career development; helping power veteran-owned businesses; and strengthening the community and family support systems that veterans rely on every day.