Krakus Celebrates Polish Fest Boston 2017 and Pulaski Park Restoration

BOSTON, May 08, 2017 -- Krakus, a true imported Polish Ham, along with the Polish American Congress of Eastern Massachusetts, the Polish American Citizens Club, and the Friends of Pulaski Square, celebrated the ongoing restoration and beautification of Pulaski Park during a dedication ceremony this past weekend at Polish Fest Boston 2017.

Krakus celebrates the ongoing restoration and beautification of Pulaski Park during Polish Fest Boston 2017

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Krakus donated $10,000 to the Polish American Congress of Eastern Massachusetts during last year’s Polish Fest Boston to help meet the organization’s fundraising goal for the restoration of Pulaski Park, which sits adjacent to the Polish American Citizens Club on Boston Street in the city’s Polish Triangle. The restoration is expected to be complete by this July. A portion of the park was dedicated to Krakus, the official sponsor of this year’s Polish Fest Boston, with a permanent plaque commemorating the brand’s involvement in the Polish community.

“Krakus is part of our history, and we are thankful for their commitment to support the Polish Community,” said Mark Wisniewski, Polish American Congress of Eastern Massachusetts director. “This park will help us continue to foster Polish tradition and culture for years to come.”

The Polish American Congress is a national umbrella organization representing at least 10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. The Polish American community prides itself on its deeply rooted commitment to the values of family, faith, democracy, hard work, and fulfillment of the American dream. The Friends of Pulaski Square, a local non-profit, is continuing the mission to raise additional funding for the park with the goal of providing continual funding for the maintenance and upkeep of the park for years to come.

"Krakus takes pride in the significance of Polish history and tradition," said Michael Baughman, Smithfield Foods director of marketing. "We are excited to help dedicate Pulaski Park in the Polish Triangle. We know it will help create a place where families can celebrate and come together."

As part of Krakus’ sponsorship of Polish Fest Boston, the brand treated crowds to delicious Krakus Polish Ham samples, recipes, coupons, and other giveaways during the festival.

For more information, please visit KrakusFoods.com. Krakus is a brand of Smithfield Foods.

About Krakus
Crafted with care and expertise in Poland, Krakus is authentic Polish Ham. Krakus is cured naturally with only the finest hand-selected ingredients and recipes passed down through centuries. The result is truly delectable. A one-of-a-kind, mouthwatering taste only experienced with true imported Polish ham. Treat your family to the incomparable taste of Krakus, ideal for sandwiches, salads and other recipes. Accept no imitations. For unrivaled quality and unsurpassed flavor, there is only Krakus.

About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is a $14 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan's Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, John Morrell®, Cook's®, Kretschmar®, Gwaltney®, Curly's®, Margherita®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Krakus®, Morliny®, and Berlinki®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

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