Office Depot Foundation and Carl Edwards Suit up for Fundraiser

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--The Office Depot Foundation, the independent foundation serving as the primary charitable giving arm of Office Depot , announced today that Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series, will help support City of Hope by wearing a specially-designed firesuit and helmet in the Subway 500 race at Martinsville Speedway on October 21, 2007. Following the race, this unique firesuit and helmet will be auctioned online – with all proceeds going to City of Hope National Medical Center.

“I think it’s great that Office Depot is giving me that chance to take part in this special auction,” said Carl Edwards. “As a NASCAR driver who is in front of millions of fans each week, it is so rewarding to use this opportunity to help raise funds for such an incredible cause. I hope all of my fans get involved.”

The one-of-a-kind firesuit and helmet feature the City of Hope and Office Depot Foundation logos. Following the race, Edwards will sign the firesuit and helmet and fans will be able to place their bids online, between October 19 and October 29, by visiting www.carledwards.com or www.officedepotracing.com .

The proceeds from the auction will be benefiting one of the most advanced biomedical research and treatment facilities in the world. City of Hope is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

The Office Depot Foundation

The Office Depot Foundation is an independent foundation that serves as the primary charitable giving arm of Office Depot. In keeping with its mission, Listen Learn Care, the Foundation strives to make a positive impact on many lives in many communities around the world. The Foundation supports a variety of programs that enhance the quality of life for children, strengthen communities, encourage local and global economic growth, and empower schools and non-profit organizations. It also provides support when disasters strike - doing what it can, not only to speed the process of rebuilding, but also to mitigate the impact of future disasters.

Additional information about the Office Depot Foundation can be found at www.officedepotfoundation.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 over $15.4 billion, and employs approximately 52,000 associates around the world. Currently, the Company sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 43 countries.

Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel -- from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. As of June 30, 2007, Office Depot had 1,186 retail stores in North America and another 369 stores, either company-owned, licensed or franchised, in other parts of the world. Office Depot serves a wide range of customers through a dedicated sales force, telephone account managers, direct mail offerings, and multiple web sites. With $4.7 billion in online sales during the last twelve months, 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.

About Roush Fenway Racing

Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR's largest team operating 14 motorsports teams, five in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; five in the Busch Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Todd Kluever, Michel Jourdain Jr. and Danny O'Quinn Jr.; and three in the Craftsman Truck Series with Edwards, Peter Shepherd, Travis Kvapil, Erik Darnell and T.J. Bell; and one in the ARCA/REMAX Series with Colin Braun and Darnell. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto www.RoushFenway.com. For sponsorship inquiries please contact Robin Johnson at 704-720-4645.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.