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Smithfield Foods Education Programs Making an Impact

Did you know that the philanthropic wing of our company, the Smithfield-Luter Foundation, gave over $2 million this past year to charitable causes? Much of this giving went to educational programs for children of our employees and children in the communities in which we operate. Read More

Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders at Christopher Newport University

As a responsible food company one of our areas of focus is supporting the communities where we live and work, including programs that feed the hungry and provide education opportunities for those in need.

One way we support education in the Hampton Roads area is through the Smithfield Foods Leadership Scholars Program at Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Newport News, Virginia. Read More

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Participants in CNU's President's Leadership Program, sponsored by Smithfield, pose during recognition reception. Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods, addresses the students of CNU's President's Leadership Program CNU Scholarship recipients hear from Smithfield Foods' President and CEO, Larry Pope, during recognition reception Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods, chats with students of CNU's President's Leadership Program CNU President, Paul Trible, addresses students who received scholarships through the university's President's Leadership Program CNU President Paul Trible hands out pig-shaped cookies to participants of CNU's President's Leadership Program
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Participants in CNU's President's Leadership Program, sponsored by Smithfield, pose during recognition reception.

Participants in CNU's President's Leadership Program, sponsored by Smithfield, pose during recognition reception.

Smithfield helps to fund this program for exceptional students that are looking to change the world. The President’s Leadership Program focuses on leadership skills and includes a variety of special features, including stipends for studying abroad, priority internships, scholarship support and meetings with top leaders.

Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods, addresses the students of CNU's President's Leadership Program

Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods, addresses the students of CNU's President's Leadership Program

Mr. Pope gave a speech during a recognition ceremony for students participating in CNU's President's Leadership Program, which is funded by Smithfield Foods. His speech was centered on the importance of leadership skills in the world of the future, as technology is changing the way our world operates.

CNU Scholarship recipients hear from Smithfield Foods' President and CEO, Larry Pope, during recognition reception

CNU Scholarship recipients hear from Smithfield Foods' President and CEO, Larry Pope, during recognition reception

These students received scholarships through CNU's Presidents Leadership Program, which is sponsored by Smithfield Foods.

Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods, chats with students of CNU's President's Leadership Program

Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods, chats with students of CNU's President's Leadership Program

Smithfield helps to fund this program for exceptional students that are looking to change the world. The President’s Leadership Program focuses on leadership skills and includes a variety of special features, including stipends for studying abroad, priority internships, scholarship support and meetings with top leaders.

CNU President, Paul Trible, addresses students who received scholarships through the university's President's Leadership Program

CNU President, Paul Trible, addresses students who received scholarships through the university's President's Leadership Program

Smithfield's President and CEO, Larry Pope, stands alongside CNU President, Paul Trible, as he speaks to students of CNU's President's Leadership Program, which is funded by Smithfield.

CNU President Paul Trible hands out pig-shaped cookies to participants of CNU's President's Leadership Program

CNU President Paul Trible hands out pig-shaped cookies to participants of CNU's President's Leadership Program

Smithfield helps to fund this program for exceptional students that are looking to change the world. The President’s Leadership Program focuses on leadership skills and includes a variety of special features, including stipends for studying abroad, priority internships, scholarship support and meetings with top leaders.

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