MEMORANDUM

I am extremely pleased to report that construction of the new Farmingdale Stop & Shop is finally underway! Currently, we are in the first stage of the project, which involves preliminary site work. In the coming weeks and months you will notice more definitive work being performed as the actual structure begins to take shape. Barring any unforeseen obstacles and with a normal weather pattern during the fall and winter, we expect the new store to be completed in late spring and look forward to celebrating our grand opening with the Farmingdale community early summer 2010. As always, Stop & Shop appreciates your continued patience and support. We look forward to serving the residents of Farmingdale for many years to come. Once we are further along with the project I will be able to better pinpoint the actual completion and grand opening date for the new store, something I will certainly share with all of you once that information is available. In the meantime, the best way to check for any further updates is to visit this website.