The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) honored Smithfield Foods and supplier Cascade Energy at its 2018 Meat Industry Summit today (April 20) in San Antonio. The Edward C. Jones Community Service Award was presented to Smithfield Foods in recognition of the company's significant contributions to the sustainability of local communities by providing hunger relief, education and veterans support, and through other initiatives that address the specific needs of the communities in which it operates. The award is named for the late Edward Jones of Jones Dairy Farm, who was a model of community service, according to NAMI, and honors individuals or companies that have demonstrated a strong commitment to their communities.