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Smithfield Foods Distributes 1,000 Holiday Hams to Fight Hunger in Hampton Roads
SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, in collaboration with Kroger, distributed 1,000 free holiday hams and grocery bags filled with side dishes as part of its Season of Serving food distribution event, providing a complete meal to neighbors facing hunger in Southeastern Virginia. “The Tidewater region of Virginia has been our home for nearly 90 years, and we are deeply committed to supporting our neighbors,” said Shane Smith, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods.
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