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FAMILY LETTER

A Family Business R ouses has always been a family business. Our dad’s first job, at 16, was at his father’s pack-and-ship produce business sorting shallots. Our first jobs were at dad’s first grocery store, sweeping, stocking, bagging and carrying groceries. Our entire family grew up in the grocery business, and a Rouses Market is where you’re always most likely to run into one of us. Over the years, all six kids and all 17 grandchildren have worked at Rouses along with an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.We also have team members, partners and customers who feel like family, not just to us, but to each other. Fifty-five years is a long time. And most companies don’t get to a second generation, let alone a third.We’re blessed to get to work together and with our children everyday, and we’re proud to see Rouses third generation adopt our father’s traditions, values and commitment to supporting local. We know dad would be proud of the business and civic leaders they have become. We certainly are. Of course we wouldn’t be where we are today without customers like you. The grocery business is a people business, and the people are the best part of our jobs. Thank you for making us a part of your family for 55 years.

On the Cover Rouses Fresh Green Onion Sausage cover photo by Romney Caruso • • • EAT | HIRE | PLAY | SUPPORT LOCAL EAT LOCAL Our dad always said, “buy from your neighbors”. Supporting local farmers, fishermen, ranchers and manufacturers is good for everyone. HIRE LOCAL Our very first store had 4 employees. Today, we have over 6,000 team members. PLAY LOCAL Work hard, play hard. We’re passionate about supporting the local festivals and events that make the Gulf Coast great. You’ll find us at the fest! SUPPORT LOCAL We contribute to big name and small charities alike every year, but our number one goal remains feeding our community. With your help, we have contributed over $1.5 million in cash and food to local foods banks. You can donate anytime at any Rouses. No one should go hungry. • • • Stay in Touch with Rouses

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(Left to Right) Donald Rouse, Donny Rouse, Tony Rouse, Ali Rouse Royster, Tommy Rouse and Tim Acosta Grand Opening Rouses #24, Lockport, LA, circa 2011

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