Performance Food Group Company
Richmond, Virginia


Gentlemen:

Re:  Registration Statements Nos. 333-12223 and 33-72400


With respect to the subject registration statements, we acknowledge our 
awareness of the use therein of our report dated April 24, 1998 related to our 
review of interim financial information.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, such report is not 
considered a part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an
accountant or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning
of sections 7 and 11 of the Act. 

                                Very truly yours,

                                KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP




Richmond, Virginia
May 11, 1998