GlobeNewswire·Nov 13, 2025, 3:30 PM ET

Smithfield Foods and Festival Foods Donate 34,000 Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in Wisconsin

Smithfield Foods partnered with Festival Foods to donate over 34,000 pounds of protein to Paul's Pantry in Green Bay & St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha, Wisconsin.
The donated items include ham, bacon, & pork chops, providing more than 137,000 servings to address food insecurity during the holiday season.
Paul's Pantry distributed nearly five million pounds of food to over 5,400 families last year & is currently experiencing its highest demand in its 41-year history.
St. Joseph Food Program recorded over 33,000 client visits from 2,900 families in 2024 & reports a significant rise in families choosing between rent, utilities, & groceries.
Festival Foods' Food for Neighbors & Paw Away Hunger programs have supported nearly 50 local food pantries & animal organizations since 2004, raising over $3.6 million.
Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes program has provided hundreds of millions of protein servings nationwide since 2008, including over 25 million servings valued at nearly $28 million in 2024.