Smithfield, alongside the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, donated 62,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank near Charlottesville, Virginia, and Feeding Southwest Virginia near Blacksburg, Virginia, to support students and neighbors facing food insecurity.
“Five years ago, we set out to make the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash about more than one of the nation’s longest-standing rivalries,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “Today, we’re humbled to see how this 125-year matchup has grown into a tradition that brings fans together to support their local communities.”
The 2025-26 Commonwealth Clash kicked off with a football game on Nov. 29 in Charlottesville, Virginia, and spans 22 sports throughout the academic year. Fans from both universities will participate in food drives, donating thousands of pounds of nonperishable items to help end hunger…