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Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children Support Families with Food and School Essentials
Smithfield donates $100,000 and thousands of pounds of protein to help local neighbors experiencing food insecuritySMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children are joining forces to host three Resource Rallies in communities where Smithfield operates, helping to ensure children and families return to school with food, classroom supplies and household essentials needed to thrive. “Every child deserves to start the school year with confidence and tools
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