INGLES DONATES TRACTOR TRAILOR OF SUPPLIES TO KENTUCKY FLOOD VICTIMS

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) announced today that they have partnered with Hearts with Hands to deliver a tractor trailer of water and bleach to areas in Kentucky that have experienced devastating floods.

Hearts with Hands, an international charity dedicated to disaster relief is based out of Swannanoa, North Carolina. They will be transporting the donation to the area immediately.

Ingles and Hearts with Hands have partnered to provide emergency food, water and supply relief to help communities rebuild after devastating and life changing disasters for over 20 years. Together Ingles and Hearts with Hands have assisted victims and their communities through Hurricane and Wind Damage, Flooding and Fires in locations around the country.

“Ingles is committed to working with our charity partners to help provide relief when it is needed most and long after the initial spotlight has left, says Pat Jackson, Ingles CFO. Ingles is grateful to everyone at The Hearts with Hands organization who has helped Ingles get this donation where it is needed most”.

If you would like to help the communities that have experienced devastating natural disasters or would like to learn more about Hearts with Hands, visit www.heartswithhands.org.