Performance Food Group Company
Richmond, Virginia


Gentlemen:

Re:  Registration Statements Nos. 333-12223, 33-72400, 333-78229, 
333-24679 and 333-68877


With respect to the subject registration statements, we acknowledge our 
awareness of the use therein of our report dated May 2, 1999 related to 
our reviews 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,

                                /s/KPMG LLP
	

Richmond, Virginia
May 14, 1999