Since 2006, Learners to Leaders™ has launched five local programs in the U.S.
To learn more about specific Learners to Leaders programs, Smithfield Foods' participating independent operating companies and educational partners, or to find out how you can become involved, click the links above or below.
The first Learners to Leaders™ program was launched in Sioux Falls, S.D., in conjunction with John Morrell & Co., the Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) and Southeast Technical Institute (STI). Through the nonprofit... More »
The Learners to Leaders™ program in Denison is a partnership that includes Farmland Foods, Inc., the Denison Community School District and Iowa State University's Science Bound program. Through the... More »
"We're strong believers in giving back to local communities. Our employees are involved
in numerous activities to support education initiatives and food programs that feed the
hungry. With funding through the Smithfield-Luter Foundation, a nonprofit organization
that has offered scholarships for employees' dependents since 2002, we're excited to
continue our commitment to community through Learners to Leaders."
— C. Larry Pope
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
The Learners to Leaders™ program in Hampton Roads is an alliance that includes Smithfield Foods, Inc., An Achievable Dream and Newport News Public Schools. As the 2006 class sponsor, Smithfield Foods made a... More »
The Learners to Leaders™ program in Milan is a partnership that includes Farmland Foods, Inc., its parent company Smithfield Foods, Inc. and the Milan C-2 School District. Smithfield Foods has donated... More »
The Learners to Leaders™ program in Lumberton is a partnership among Smithfield Foods,
The Smithfield Packing Company and Robeson Community College and is designed to help prepare
economically... More »
