Smithfield Foods Donates 32,000 Pounds of Protein to Hampton Roads Foodbanks at the Mayflower Marathon
Smithfield Foods (SFD) donated 32,000 pounds of protein to the 29th Annual Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive on Nov. 21, 2025, benefiting the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
Donations of ham, sausage and bacon are expected to provide 128,000 servings to neighbors in need; more than 20 employees volunteered at the event. The Mayflower Marathon is a 57-hour continuous drive. Smithfield highlighted its Helping Hungry Homes program, which has provided hundreds of millions of protein servings nationwide since 2008 and reported >25 million servings valued at nearly $28 million to food banks and relief efforts in 2024.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) ha donato 32.000 libbre di proteine al 29º Anniversario della Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive il 21 novembre 2025, a beneficio della Virginia Peninsula Foodbank e della Foodbank della Southeastern Virginia e della Eastern Shore.
Le donazioni di prosciutto, salsiccia e pancetta dovrebbero fornire 128.000 porzioni ai vicini bisognosi; oltre 20 dipendenti hanno partecipato come volontari all'evento. La Mayflower Marathon è una drive continua di 57 ore. Smithfield ha evidenziato il suo programma Helping Hungry Homes, che dal 2008 ha fornito centinaia di milioni di porzioni proteiche a livello nazionale e ha riferito >25 milioni di porzioni valutate a quasi $28 milioni destinate a banche alimentari e agli sforzi di soccorso nel 2024.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) donó 32.000 libras de proteína a la 29.ª Maratón Anual Mayflower Holiday Food and Fund Drive el 21 de noviembre de 2025, beneficiando a la Virginia Peninsula Foodbank y a la Foodbank del Southeastern Virginia y la Eastern Shore.
Se esperan 128.000 porciones de jamón, salchicha y tocino para vecinos necesitados; más de 20 empleados participaron como voluntarios en el evento. La Mayflower Marathon es una campaña continua de 57 horas. Smithfield destacó su programa Helping Hungry Homes, que desde 2008 ha proporcionado cientos de millones de porciones de proteína a nivel nacional y reportó más de 25 millones de porciones valoradas en casi $28 millones para bancos de alimentos y esfuerzos de ayuda en 2024.
Smithfield Foods (SFD)는 2025년 11월 21일에 열린 제29회 Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive에 32,000파운드의 단백질을 기부하여 버지니아 반도 식품은행(Virginia Peninsula Foodbank)과 Southeastern Virginia 및 Eastern Shore의 Foodbank에 이익을 제공했습니다.
햄, 소시지, 베이컨 기부로 128,000인분의 이웃들에게 제공될 것으로 예상되며, 행사에는 20명 이상이 자원봉사했습니다. Mayflower Marathon은 57시간의 지속적인 모금운동입니다. Smithfield는 2008년 이래 전국적으로 수백만 인분의 단백질을 제공해 온 Helping Hungry Homes 프로그램을 강조했고, 2024년에는 자선은행과 구호 활동에 사용된 인분이 2,500만 인분 이상으로 보고되었으며 가치가 거의 $2,800만에 달했습니다.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) a fait don de 32 000 livres de protéines au 29e Marathon Mayflower Holiday Food and Fund Drive le 21 novembre 2025, au bénéfice de la Virginia Peninsula Foodbank et de la Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
Les dons de jambon, de saucisse et de bacon devraient fournir 128 000 portions aux voisins dans le besoin; plus de 20 employés ont fait du bénévolat à l’événement. Le Mayflower Marathon est une collecte continue de 57 heures. Smithfield a mis en avant son programme Helping Hungry Homes, qui, depuis 2008, a fourni des centaines de millions de portions de protéines à l’échelle nationale et a signalé plus de 25 millions de portions évaluées à près de 28 millions de dollars destinées aux banques alimentaires et aux efforts d’aide en 2024.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) spendete 32.000 Pfund Protein an der 29. jährigen Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive am 21. November 2025, zum Nutzen der Virginia Peninsula Foodbank und der Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
Spenden von Schinken, Wurst und Speck sollen voraussichtlich 128.000 Portionen für Nachbarn in Not bereitstellen; mehr als 20 Mitarbeiter waren bei der Veranstaltung als Freiwillige tätig. Die Mayflower Marathon ist eine 57-stündige kontinuierliche Spendenaktion. Smithfield hob sein Helping Hungry Homes-Programm hervor, das seit 2008 landesweit Hunderte von Millionen Proteinportionen bereitgestellt hat und im Jahr 2024 mehr als 25 Millionen Portionen im Wert von nahezu $28 Millionen an Lebensmittelbanken und Hilfsmaßnahmen meldete.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) تبرعت بـ 32,000 رطلاً من البروتين إلى فعالـية الماراثون Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive السنوية 29 في 21 نوفمبر 2025، لصالح بنك الأغذية Virginia Peninsula Foodbank وبنك الغذاء لـ Southeastern Virginia وEastern Shore.
من المتوقع أن تساهم تبرعات لحم الخنزير والنقانق وشرائح لحم الخنزير في توفير 128,000 حصة للمجتمع المحلي المحتاج؛ وتطوع أكثر من 20 موظفًا في الحدث. ويعد Mayflower Marathon حملة مستمرة تستمر 57 ساعة. وأبرزت سميثفيلد برنامج Helping Hungry Homes، الذي قدم مئات الملايين من حصص البروتين على مستوى البلاد منذ 2008 وأفادت بأن أكثر من 25 مليون حصة بقيمة تقارب $28 مليون ذهبت إلى بنوك الغذاء وجهود الإغاثة في عام 2024.
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods donated 32,000 pounds of protein to the 29th Annual Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive to support the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
“Providing access to protein is a key part of our commitment to fighting hunger in the communities where we live and work,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “The Mayflower Marathon is a testament to the strength of our community when we unite around a shared purpose.”
Donated items include ham, sausage and bacon, and will provide 128,000 servings of food to neighbors experiencing hunger in Southeastern Virginia.
“The generous donations from Smithfield ensure that individuals and families experiencing food insecurity on the Peninsula receive much-needed proteins for their holiday table,” said Bob Latvis, president and CEO for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. “This and other donations from the Mayflower Marathon give everyone in our community the means to celebrate and connect with their loved ones over a filling and memorable shared meal.”
More than 20 Smithfield employees volunteered at the event by unloading and organizing donated food items.
“Smithfield’s long-standing partnership helps us keep nutritious protein available for households across our community, especially during a season when many are facing tighter budgets,” said Christopher Tan, president and CEO for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. “Their continued support strengthens our focus on healthy food access and helps ensure the warmth of holiday meals reaches every table.”
The Mayflower Marathon is a 57-hour continuous food and fund drive that brings hope and relief to many Virginians in need during the holiday season.
These donations are part of Smithfield’s commitment to fighting hunger and strengthening the communities where its employees live, work and raise their families.
Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes®, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein in all 50 U.S. states since 2008. Smithfield donated more than 25 million servings of protein, valued at nearly
To learn more about Smithfield’s initiatives to strengthen local communities, visit smithfieldfoods.com/good-is-what-we-do.
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.
About Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Since 1986, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has been leading the fight against hunger by providing healthy food access, emergency relief, education, and advocacy to families in the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City, Gloucester, Mathews, Surry, and York. Not only does the Foodbank help our neighbors in need during times of hardship, the Foodbank plays a major role in disaster relief response. With the support of over 200-member agencies and programs, the Foodbank has provided over 216 million meals to families experiencing food and nutrition insecurity. The Foodbank is a proud member of Feeding America, the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, and the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula. Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 18 consecutive years. Our vision is to inspire hope by leading the effort for a hunger-free and properly nourished community. For more information, visit us online at www.hrfoodbank.org.
About the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
Since 1981, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has provided more than 420 million meals to neighbors in need. We serve 11 cities and counties, where one in eight residents experience food insecurity. In these communities, we play a vital role in the fight against hunger by collecting, storing, and distributing nutritious food. Beyond food access, we focus on long-term solutions by addressing the root causes of hunger and promoting self-sufficiency. Our mission is made possible by a dedicated network of volunteers, generous donors, and compassionate community partners. Together, we’re working to ensure that no one in our community goes to bed hungry. Learn more at foodbankonline.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.
Contact:
Ray Atkinson
Smithfield Foods
(757) 576-1383
ratkinson@smithfield.com
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