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Kellogg’s Supports Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Kellogg’s Supports Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (Sept. 2, 2005) – Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) announced it will provide more than $500,000 in cash and product donations to assist America's Second Harvest with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Seven truckloads of Kellogg product are en route, with more planned. Donated products include Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars and Keebler crackers and cookies. In addition, Kellogg's Corporate Citizenship Fund, the charitable arm of Kellogg, will make a monetary donation to America's Second Harvest to assist with distribution efforts. America's Second Harvest is working with the American Red Cross to distribute product in affected areas including Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. "We are deeply concerned about those who are affected by this tragedy, some of whom are Kellogg employees and their families," said Tim Knowlton, vice president - corporate social responsibility. "We know that there is a lot of work ahead, and we hope that our donations will help during this difficult time." Kellogg has a history of providing product donations to areas affected by natural disasters. Most recently, Kellogg has assisted with relief efforts for Hurricane Dennis, the tsunami in South Asia and Africa, and the flooding in Mumbai, India. With 2004 sales of almost $10 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, meat alternatives, pie crusts, and ice cream cones. The company's brands include Kellogg's, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Nutri-Grain, Rice Krispies, Murray, Austin, Morningstar Farms, Famous Amos, Carr's and Kashi. Kellogg products are manufactured in 17 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit Kellogg's web site at http://www.kelloggcompany.com.