MARSA Marsh Supermarkets

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marsh Supermarkets (NASDAQ:MARSANASDAQ:MARSB) today announced a program enabling everyone to contribute to relief efforts directed toward victims of the hurricane disaster in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. All stores in the three-state grocery chain will serve as collection points for financial contributions to assistance programs being carried out by the American Red Cross. One hundred percent of the contributions collected will be donated to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Relief Fund. Marsh shoppers may add $1.00 or more to their grocery bill each time they visit the store until September 30th. Marsh also is donating supplies of non- perishable items to the American Red Cross to assist with the relief efforts. This is a collaborative effort with Peyton Manning, the Indianapolis Colts and the radio station Q-95. On Thursday, September 8, 2005, a live auction will be held on Q-95's nationally syndicated "Bob and Tom Show" to raise funds for the American Red Cross. This auction will include one-of-a-kind collectible items gathered and created specifically for this cause. Additionally, donation canisters will be available at Village Pantry convenience stores, LoBill Food Stores and O'Malia Food Markets, which are separate divisions of the Marsh supermarket chain. "All Americans feel a deep sense of loss in the aftermath of this horrendous tragedy," said Don E. Marsh, chairman and CEO of Marsh Supermarkets. "While our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families and friends of the victims, we encourage our patrons to join in this tangible demonstration of our sympathy and desire to help. We also want to provide support for the hundreds of service workers and volunteers who are assisting in the rescue and cleanup efforts." Marsh Supermarkets, one of the largest regional grocery chains in the United States, operates 70 Marsh Supermarkets, 38 LoBill Foods stores, 2 Arthur's Fresh Markets, 1 Savin*$(R), 8 O'Malia Food Markets and 160 Village Pantry(R) convenience stores in central Indiana and western Ohio. Marsh also operates Crystal Food Services(TM), which provides upscale catering, cafeteria management, office coffee vending and concessions, Primo Banquet Catering and Conference Centers and McNamara Florists and Enflora - Flowers for Business. Marsh Supermarkets is a publicly held company which employs through its various divisions 15,000 people, principally in a three-state area. Marsh common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System (MARSA and MARSB). DATASOURCE: Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. CONTACT: Jodi Marsh of Marsh Supermarkets, +1-317-594-2640

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