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 October 23, 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
November 5, 1998