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                               Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of Giant Food Inc. declared a regular quarterly

dividend of 19 1/2 cents per share on all classes of common stock payable to

holders of record on October 31, 1997.  This dividend will be paid
 
November 28, 1997.

Contact Name:  Mark Berey
               (301) 341-4484
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