WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2006--Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) will name Office Depot "Humanitarian of the Year" for its commitment to keeping America's youth safe and drug free. The prestigious award will be presented at CADCA's Annual Drug-Free Kids Awards Dinner on September 19, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

CADCA's Annual Drug-Free Kids Awards Dinner is an opportunity to recognize leaders who are using their voice and influence to educate the community about substance abuse and its impact on young people. The event brings together over 400 corporate supporters, federal partners, members of Congress, and local coalition leaders from around the country who share a common goal of building safe, healthy and drug-free communities.

"We are honored to recognize Office Depot," said Gen. Arthur T. Dean, CADCA Chairman & CEO. "Through the company's continued support of CADCA and community anti-drug coalitions, Office Depot serves as a shining example of what Corporate America can do to help keep our children and neighborhoods safe, healthy and drug free."

"Office Depot has been a strong supporter of the Drug-Free Kids Campaign for the past three years, and we are proud to contribute to CADCA's drug prevention strategies in local communities across the nation," noted Steve Odland, Office Depot Chairman and CEO. "I am privileged to accept this award on behalf of Office Depot's 50,000 global associates."

CADCA will also recognize Washington Redskins Owner and Chairman Daniel M. Snyder as CADCA's 2006 Champion for Drug-Free Kids. Mr. Snyder, a supporter of CADCA's work, has served the Drug-Free Kids Campaign previously as both a dinner co-host and member of the dinner host committee. CADCA created the Champion for Drug-Free Kids Award with outstanding individuals like Mr. Snyder in mind.

CADCA's Drug-Free Kids Campaign represents the community coalition movement, whose goal is to combat youth drug-use and abuse through a comprehensive, multi-sector approach. For more information about the 2006 Drug-Free Kids Awards Dinner or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.cadca.org.

About CADCA

CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America), is the national membership organization representing coalitions working to make America's communities safe, healthy and drug-free. CADCA's mission is to build and strengthen the capacity of community coalitions by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs, conferences, and special events. For more information about CADCA, visit www.cadca.org

About Office Depot

Office Depot provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company.

Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla., Office Depot has annual sales of nearly $15 billion, and employs approximately 50,000 associates around the world. Currently, the Company sells to customers in 33 countries, and has affiliates in another five.

Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel -- from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. As of July 1, 2006, Office Depot had 1,071 retail stores in North America and another 322 stores, either company-owned, licensed or franchised, in other parts of the world. Office Depot serves a wide range ofcustomers through a dedicated sales force, telephone account managers, direct mail offerings, and multiple web sites. With over $3.8 billion in online sales, the Company is also one of the world's largest e-commerce retailers.

Office Depot's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com.

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Office Depot, Inc.

Office Depot, Inc.

Office Depot provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla., Office Depot has annual sales of nearly $15 billion, and employs approximately 50,000 associates around the world. Currently, the Company sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 42 countries. Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel -- from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. Office Depot serves a wide range of customers through a dedicated sales force, telephone account managers, direct mail offerings, and multiple web sites.

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