SUPERVALU Executive Pamela Knous Honored by American Heart Association

Knous presented Award of Meritorious Achievement for fundraising efforts in
support of Go Red For Women
MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
Pamela Knous, executive vice president and chief financial officer for
SUPERVALU® (NYSE: SVU), the nation`s third largest grocery retailer, today
received the Award of Meritorious Achievement from the American Heart
Association (AHA). The award, presented during the Association`s Lobby Day
activities in Washington, DC, recognizes Knous for her successful fundraising
efforts in support of Go Red For Women, AHA`s program aimed at educating women
about the risk factors for heart disease and urging them to take action to
reduce their personal risk.

Knous served as the campaign chair for the 2008 Twin Cities Go Red For Women
campaign. In this role, she led the charge to raise funds throughout the
community to support local cardiovascular research and educational programs
designed to drive home the message that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of
American women and to inspire women to commit to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Under her leadership, a record $1.3 million was raised by the Twin Cities
campaign alone, a sum that included SUPERVALU's contribution of $50,000.

"As I accept this award, I accept on behalf of everyone who helped us achieve
these record campaigns," said Knous. "But I also accept it on behalf of every
single person anywhere who has made a financial commitment to the American Heart
Association - through personal donations, participation in AHA and Go Red
Fundraising events, or prompted their own companies to get involved in the
fight."

As a result of Knous` involvement and leadership, and because health and
nutrition is one of SUPERVALU`s designated areas of focus for its charitable
giving and volunteer activities, SUPERVALU has signed on as a national supporter
of Go Red For Women through 2011.

According to the American Heart Association, more than 41 million American women
are living with one or more types of cardiovascular disease, yet only one in
five women view heart disease as their greatest health threat. Each year,
cardiovascular disease kills approximately 450,000 women - almost one per minute
- and more than the next five causes of death combined, including cancer.

"I want to thank the American Heart Association for the opportunity to be an
advocate for Go Red For Women and for cardiovascular health," said Knous. "I am
enthusiastic about this cause - I believe that Go Red For Women has the power to
capture the energy and passion of women. We as women can grab onto the Go Red
For Women initiative and educate the people we love. Together, we can make a
difference in women`s heart health for ourselves and for future generations."

About SUPERVALU INC

SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest companies in the United States grocery
channel with estimated annual sales of $44 billion. SUPERVALU holds leading
market share positions across the U.S. with approximately 2,400 retail grocery
locations. Through SUPERVALU`s nationwide supply chain network, the company
provides distribution and related logistics support services to more than 2,500
independent retailers and other grocery endpoints across the country. SUPERVALU
has approximately 180,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU visit
www.supervalu.com.

SUPERVALU
Susie Bell, 952-828-4356
susan.bell@supervalu.com

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