Smithfield Foods and its Employees Donate more than $158,000 to United Way of Greater Warren County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeannie Weber, 309-599-1506, jeannie@wcunitedway.org Smithfield Foods and its Employees Donate more than $158,000 to United Way of Greater Warren County MONMOUTH, Il., Feb. 5, 2025 – Smithfield Foods and its local Monmouth, Illinois, employees raised more than $158,000 for the United Way of Greater Warren County’s 2024 Workplace Campaign, breaking another […]
A new state income tax credit program for Illinois Donors: The Illinois Gives Tax Credit

As of January 1, 2025, Illinois donors can now receive a 25% state income tax credit for gifts made to eligible permanent endowment funds at Qualified Community Foundations. Galesburg Community Foundation is proud to be approved by the Illinois Department of Revenue as a Qualified Community Foundation, as required for the Illinois Gives Tax Credit […]
Patricia Draves Named 15th President of Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, Ill. – Patricia Draves has been named the 15th president of Monmouth College. A veteran higher education leader and former chemistry professor at Monmouth, Draves was unanimously chosen president by the Monmouth College Board of Trustees after an extensive national search. Since 2017, Draves has served as president of Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. “There […]
Smithfield Foods Celebrates First Anniversary of Free Tuition for U.S. Employees

Smithfield, Va., April 8, 2024 — Smithfield Foods is celebrating the first anniversary of providing free tuition for its full- and part-time U.S. employees. After one year, more than 85 graduates have completed a high-quality degree or certificate program, and more than 950 employees are currently enrolled and nearing graduation. “We provide our employees with career […]
Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report

Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report Sustainability impact report details company’s progress toward ambitious goals and targets Smithfield, Va., April 15, 2024 — Smithfield Foods released its 22nd annual sustainability impact report detailing sustainability goal achievements and renewed commitments that continue to drive the production of safe, wholesome and nutritious food responsibly. “Despite the difficult […]