Riverside Health and Riverside Foundation are proud to announce a transformational philanthropic gift from Smithfield Foods in support of the new Riverside Smithfield Hospital. This investment addresses a critical need in our region: full-service, inpatient hospital care for Isle of Wight County.
“Access to quality health care is essential to a thriving community,” said Shane Smith, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods. “Supporting Riverside Smithfield Hospital reflects our company’s commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, our neighbors and the area we’ve called home for nearly a century.”
Smithfield’s $500,000 investment in Riverside Smithfield Hospital underscores its deep-rooted commitment to the health and vitality of Isle of Wight County and surrounding areas. As one of the region’s largest employers, the company recognizes that timely, high-quality medical care is critical for its team members, their families and the community’s long-term resilience.
“Riverside Smithfield Hospital is the community’s hospital—built by and for those in and around Isle of Wight,” said Jessica Macalino, president of Riverside Smithfield Hospital. “This gift from Smithfield Foods helps make it possible to bring advanced, compassionate care closer to home.”
The impact of the gift goes beyond expanding hospital services—it strengthens the overall health of the community. By bringing emergency, inpatient and specialty care closer to home, this investment supports better health outcomes, reduces barriers such as transportation and travel time, and ensures that individuals and families can receive world-class care locally.
“This is more than a gift—it’s a statement of belief in the people who live here,” said Kristen Witt, chief philanthropy officer of the Riverside Foundation. “Thanks to Smithfield Foods, we can expand access to high-quality health care services locally and ensure no one has to travel out of our area to get the care they need.
Together, Smithfield Foods and Riverside Health are investing in a healthier, more resilient future for Isle of Wight County and the surrounding communities.To learn more about Riverside Smithfield Hospital, visit riversideonline.com/rsh.
To learn more about Smithfield’s community initiatives, visit smithfieldfoods.com/good-is-what-we-do.