12.14.2005 ET

(CSRwire) PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2005--Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) announced today that it has raised $5.6 million during the company's fall breast cancer fundraising and awareness campaign. The annual campaign benefits a variety of breast cancer treatment and support programs in the communities in which Safeway operates stores.

"We are thrilled with the results and are grateful for the generosity of our customers and the dedication of our employees," said Larree Renda, Safeway Executive Vice President and Chairwoman of the Safeway Foundation. "Supporting breast cancer research, treatment and awareness is an important Safeway priority. This kind of significant fundraising gives us an opportunity to have an even more meaningful impact on a range of important regional and national research and treatment programs."

To date, Safeway has raised over $16.6 million for an array of breast cancer research centers, hospice organizations, support agencies and education programs. Organizations that will receive grants from the 2005 funds include:

-- Breast Cancer Emergency Fund -- San Francisco, CA

-- Women's Cancer Task Force/Y-Me -- San Diego, CA

-- Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation -- Toronto, ON

-- Saint Mary's Hospital Regional Cancer Center -- Denver, CO

-- Hektoen Institute for Medical Research -- Chicago, IL

-- Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation -- Philadelphia, PA

-- City of Hope -- Phoenix, AZ

-- Fred Hutchinson Breast Cancer Research Center at the
University of Washington -- Seattle, WA

-- Bridge Breast Network -- Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

In 2005 Safeway and the Safeway Foundation also continued to be major supporters of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, a global leader in breast cancer research and community-based support and education. In addition to significant grants made to Komen chapters throughout the United States, the company sponsors Komen benefit races, called "The Race for the Cure," in 10 cities throughout the country.

This year Safeway partnered with singer and breast cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge and sold her new CD, "Greatest Hits: The Road Less Traveled," in its U.S. Safeway stores. The CD contains four new songs, including "I Run for Life," Etheridge's anthem for women whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer. Proceeds from in-store sales of the CD will benefit the breast cancer charities supported by Safeway and the Safeway Foundation.

About Safeway

Safeway Inc. is a Fortune 50 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales. The company operates 1,800 stores in the United States and Canada and had annual sales of $35.6 billion in 2004. The company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SWY.

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