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 fundraising record compared to previous years.
“United Way of Greater Warren County provides incredible support to our region in many different ways,” said Bruce Rundle, Monmouth general manager for Smithfield Foods and vice president for United Way of Greater Warren County’s board of directors. “Our 1,600 Smithfield employees consider the greater Monmouth, Illinois, area home and we are proud to do our part by supporting meaningful organizations committed to making a difference in the community.”
“Smithfield brings more than leadership and support to the region. It is about the people there – they bring a spirit of generosity, dedicated work, and gratitude,” said Jeannie Weber, executive director of the United Way of Greater Warren County. “Smithfield helps provide the amazing group of translators we work with, both for the campaign and supporting us throughout the year with additional translation assistance. Smithfield is also the largest supporter of the Hispanic Heritage Festival and Bacon Fest International, which is led by United Way of Greater Warren County and supported by other area businesses.”
United Way of Greater Warren County (UWGWC) is one of several organizations Smithfield’s Monmouth facility supports locally. Other organizations include Re-Charge Teen Center; Special Olympics; Jamieson Community Center; River Bend Food Bank; Western Illinois Animal Rescue; Monmouth-Roseville, United, Abingdon, Aledo and Galesburg school districts; Smithfield Trunk or Treat; Jamieson Community Center’s annual toy drive; Western Illinois University; and FFA.
Smithfield is committed to improving educational opportunities, advancing the vitality of local communities and fighting hunger and food insecurity. For more information about Smithfield’s programs, please visit smithfieldfoods.com/good-is-what-we-do.
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About United Way of Greater Warren County
United Way of Greater Warren County is a fundraising organization currently supporting 29 organizations serving Warren, Henderson, and Mercer counties. 100% of donations made to UWGWC are allocated to local nonprofits and programs. Their mission is to strengthen the region by raising funds, granting those funds to organizations and programs doing the good work, and collaborating with local stakeholders to improve resilience, well-being, and sense of belonging for every individual regardless of their cultural or socioeconomic background. https://wcunitedway.org
About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.
