Press Release

Smithfield Donates 100 Pounds of Hams to Thomas Jefferson Food Bank
Contribution part of Smithfield’s UVA v. North Carolina Game Sponsorship

Smithfield, VA (December 1, 2006) Smithfield has announced that they will donate 100 pounds of ham to the Thomas Jefferson Food Bank in Charlottesville, VA. The contribution is in conjunction with Smithfield’s year-long sponsorship of University of Virginia’s basketball, and UVA v. North Carolina State game “Ham for the Holidays” sponsorship on December 6th.

The Thomas Jefferson Food Bank was chosen to receive the donation based on the organization’s long-standing support of the local community. The food bank is a chapter of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network, which has distributed over 86 million pounds of food since it was established in 1981. The Thomas Jefferson Area branch serves the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albermarle, Buckingham, Culpeper, Fluvana, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock.

Smithfield’s game sponsorship will also include “Ham for the Holidays” promotions and giveaways during the game.

Smithfield is a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, an international food company with operations throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Europe and Asia. In addition to Smithfield’s more than 50 brands of high-quality pork, beef and turkey products, the company also offers more than 200 gourmet food products.

Smithfield Foods has delivered a 24 percent average annual compounded rate of return to investors since 1975. With sales of $11 billion, Smithfield is the leading processor and marketer of fresh pork and processed meats in the United States, as well as the largest producer of hogs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

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