THE GOOD WE DO IN HUMAN HEALTH
Smithfield BioScience converts byproducts from our facilities into essential pharmaceuticals like Heparin. These products enable physicians to treat serious conditions including blood clots, and to save the lives of folks like Clarence.
THE GOOD WE DO FOR SMITHFIELD FAMILIES
Since 2002, the Smithfield Scholarship Program has been awarding educational scholarships to the children of our employees to further their education. Students like Sandi, whose father Vincente’s 15 years with Smithfield helped her through four years at Iowa State University as the first in her family ever to go to college.
THE GOOD WE DO IN EQUITABLE AGRICULTURE
Smithfield Foods has pledged $10 million over the next three years to build a stronger, more inclusive agricultural future by financially and technically supporting America’s minority farmers. This program ensures capital and confidence for folks like Aaron Blackmon, who’s taking over this family farm and taking it into the future.
THE GOOD WE DO IN EDUCATION
Smithfield Foods’ long-standing commitment to scholarships and educational grants totals more than $8.1 million in the United States alone. Those donations go to funding programs like An Achievable Dream, which is leveling the playing field for children in low-income communities. Lashondra’s a testament to this good work, and she’s putting in work of her own to give back.
THE GOOD WE DO IN COMBATING HUNGER
As a global protein company, hunger relief is the cornerstone of Smithfield Foods’ mission and a significant focus of our community efforts. In 2020, we committed to donating 100 million servings of protein through our Helping Hungry Homes initiative by 2025, helping people in need like Megan — who’s now returning the favor.
THE GOOD WE’RE DOING:
NUMBER ONE
US Supplier of Heparin API
1000's
Of Lives Saved
20+ Years
of the Smithfield Scholars Program for Dependents
100%
Tuition Paid Program Options Available for Employees
$7.4 Million
supporting minority farmers
6 Farmers
helped with ownership
$8.9 Million
in Scholarships Given
1,600
Scholarships Awarded
25 Million
servings donated in 2022
200 Million
servings donated by 2025
Read our Sustainability Report
Get your copy of Smithfield Foods’ 2022 Sustainability Report and learn more about all the good we’re doing with our products, our animals, our workforce, and our communities.
Read The ReportOur Sustainability Promise
At Smithfield Foods, “good” doesn’t stop with our products — it’s in everything we do. Watch the videos below for more on how we’re good stewards of our environment, our animals, our people, and our communities.
Environment
From our bold goal to be carbon negative in our U.S. operations by 2030 to our promises to reduce solid waste sent to landfills and water and energy use across our operations, we're not just producing good food — we're doing good for our environment.
Helping Communities
From donating 69 million servings of protein to combat food insecurity in 2020 to contributing nearly $10 million to support education, we're not just producing good food — we're doing good work to support our local communities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
From our Operational Leadership Program that develops diverse candidates for management positions to our $10 million commitment to supporting minority farmers, we're not just producing good food — we're making good strides toward a more inclusive society.
Animal Care
From continuously earning top marks in third-party animal welfare performance audits to our stringent biosecurity protocols designed to safeguard our pigs, we're not just producing good food — we're taking good care of our animals.
Food Quality & Safety
From zero product recalls in the United States in 2020 to our robust and routinely reinforced employee food safety program, we're committed to ensuring you not only taste a difference in Smithfield, but that we make one too.
Health & Wellness
From easier-to-read nutrition and ingredients labels on our packaging to harvesting life saving drugs like heparin for use in hospitals, we're not just producing good food — we're making good progress toward a healthier society.
IN GOOD COMPANY
Hear from our employees all over the country on what it’s like to work for Smithfield Foods, and why it’s a good idea you submit your application to join our team.
Valerie King
From the Air Force to Smithfield, hear Valerie’s story.
Dalton Mozingo
Learn how Dalton turned additional education into a new opportunity.
Lori Johnson
Hear how Lori found comfort at Smithfield during the pandemic.
Dalton Howard
Hear how Dalton progressed from the production floor to customer success.
Michael Fields
From producing hot dogs to crew leader, hear Michael's story.
Achut Deng
Hear how Achut turned a job into a career.
Lloyd Samuels
Learn how Lloyd went back to school to advance his career.
Alfredo Fuentes
Hear how Alfredo, and Smithfield, put people first.
Mel Olson
See how Mel became Sioux Falls' first female superintendent.
Kirk Zittlau
Kirk shares how a big company can still feel like family.
John Mack
Hear how Smithfield has supported John’s career growth.
Bobbi Bures
Learn how Bobbi makes a career of helping team members grow.
Jeff Neumann
People call him "the Mayor of Sioux City." Hear Jeff’s story.
Dave DeBoer
Learn how Dave continues his family’s legacy at Smithfield.
Haniya King
Learn why Haniya sees her coworkers as family.
Environment
From our bold goal to be carbon negative in our U.S. operations by 2030 to our promises to reduce solid waste sent to landfills and water and energy use across our operations, we're not just producing good food — we're doing good for our environment.
Helping Communities
From donating 69 million servings of protein to combat food insecurity in 2020 to contributing nearly $10 million to support education, we're not just producing good food — we're doing good work to support our local communities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
From our Operational Leadership Program that develops diverse candidates for management positions to our $10 million commitment to supporting minority farmers, we're not just producing good food — we're making good strides toward a more inclusive society.
Animal Care
From continuously earning top marks in third-party animal welfare performance audits to our stringent biosecurity protocols designed to safeguard our pigs, we're not just producing good food — we're taking good care of our animals.
Food Quality & Safety
From zero product recalls in the United States in 2020 to our robust and routinely reinforced employee food safety program, we're committed to ensuring you not only taste a difference in Smithfield, but that we make one too.
Health & Wellness
From easier-to-read nutrition and ingredients labels on our packaging to harvesting life saving drugs like heparin for use in hospitals, we're not just producing good food — we're making good progress toward a healthier society.
Valerie King
From the Air Force to Smithfield, hear Valerie’s story.
Lori Johnson
Hear how Lori found comfort at Smithfield during the pandemic.
Dalton Mozingo
Learn how Dalton turned additional education into a new opportunity.
Dalton Howard
Hear how Dalton progressed from the production floor to customer success.
Michael Fields
From producing hot dogs to crew leader, hear Michael's story.
Lloyd Samuels
Learn how Lloyd went back to school to advance his career.
Achut Deng
Hear how Achut turned a job into a career.
Alfredo Fuentes
Hear how Alfredo, and Smithfield, put people first.
Mel Olson
See how Mel became Sioux Falls' first female superintendent.
John Mack
Hear how Smithfield has supported John’s career growth.
Kirk Zittlau
Kirk shares how a big company can still feel like family.
Bobbi Bures
Learn how Bobbi makes a career of helping team members grow.
Jeff Neumann
People call him "the Mayor of Sioux City." Hear Jeff’s story.
Haniya King
Learn why Haniya sees her coworkers as family.
Dave DeBoer
Learn how Dave continues his family’s legacy at Smithfield.