HERITAGE STEM CAMPS FOUNDATION

Smithfield Foods Commits $300,000 to Heritage STEM Camps Foundation to Increase Participation Among Minority Women

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Smithfield Foods announced a commitment of$300,000through 2021 to support Heritage STEM Camps Foundation (HSCF), a not-for-profit organization that creates powerful immersive experiences for aspiring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) leaders.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Smithfield Foods announced a commitment of$300,000through 2021 to support Heritage STEM Camps Foundation (HSCF), a not-for-profit organization that creates powerful immersive experiences for aspiring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) leaders.
  • Smithfield's contribution will support HSCF's Mid-Atlantic efforts to boost levels of self-confidence and self-efficacy among minority young women and prepare them to be leaders in STEM fields, business, and entrepreneurship.
  • Supporting HSCF's mission to empower the next generation of global change-makers, innovators, and inventors by exposing them to the world of STEM.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for Smithfield's for all of their support," said Tina Taylor, Founder and CEO of Heritage STEM Camps Foundation.