FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lowes Foods and Paws, Good for you and your pets! -- Winston-Salem, NC - July 1, 2010

For the month of July, Lowes Foods and Paws brand pet food will help give back to the animals that need the most attention. One percent of all Paws brand products that are sold in Lowes Foods stores will be donated to local Humane Societies. In addition, Lowes Foods will hold adoption fairs around the state to support these organizations.

Paws is a quality brand pet food that is sold in Lowes Foods stores. They are equivalent to a national brand at lower prices with over 35 varieties of dry and wet food, treats, toys and accessories. Paws premium formulas provide pets with a healthy diet and well-balanced nutrition.

One percent of all Paws pet foods, toys and accessories purchased in the month of May will be donated to local organizations including the Forsyth Humane Society, Mayberry 4 Paws, Randolph County Humane Society, Raleigh SPCA, Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption, Charlotte SPCA, Sunburst Foundation of Wilmington, Cape Fear Golden Retriever, and Saving Animals During Disasters. In addition, Lowes Foods will hold adoption fairs at several stores between on July 10, 17, and 24, 2010 to benefit these organizations. Please see the attached list of locations and times for all adoption fairs.

Lowes Foods Adoption Fairs

Saturday July 10th, 2010 -- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

• 3372 Robinhood Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27106
• 1581 New Garden Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410
• 932 Gateway Commons Circle Wake Forest, NC 27587
• 5400 Apex Peakway Apex, NC 27502
• 10828 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277
• 314 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403
• 805 Pine Grove Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403
• 5309 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington, NC 28412

Saturday July 17th, 2010 -- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

• 5034 Peter’s Creek Pkwy Winston Salem, NC 27127
• 715 Independence Blvd Mt Airy, NC 27030
• 1236 Guilford College Rd, Jamestown, NC 27282
• 7281 NC Hwy 42 West Raleigh, NC 27603
• 930 High House Road Cary, NC 27513
• 16045 Johnston Rd Charlotte, NC 28277
• 314 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403
• 805 Pine Grove Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403
• 5309 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington, NC 28412

Saturday July 24th, 2010 -- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

• 2501 Lewisville-Clemmons Clemmons, NC 27012
• 612 S. Key Street Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
• 6310 Oak Ridge Dr Greensboro, NC 27410
• 8100 Briar Creek Pkwy Raleigh, NC 27617
• 3480 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511
• 8445 Davis Lake Pkwy Charlotte, NC 28269
• 314 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403
• 805 Pine Grove Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403
• 5309 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington, NC 28412

Founded in 1954, Lowes Foods employs 8500 people and operates 112 stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The company is committed to offering fabulous fresh foods and delivering personal attention to each of its customers. They offer programs such as Lowes Foods To Go and Fresh Rewards that focus on saving people time and money in a family-oriented environment. Information about these programs and other services offered by the company may be found at:
http://www.lowesfoods.com/

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Contact:
Beth Trotter
Lowe’s Food Stores, Inc.
(336) 775-3290
beth.trotter@lowesfoods.com