Press Releases Hot Products Lists, with Photos Background Documents Making A Difference In The Community Back to School Advertising Bios Photos Brian Levine Office Depot Public Relations 561-438-2895 Brian.Levine@officedepot.com Mindy Kramer Office Depot Public Relations 561-438-4276 Mindy.Kramer@officedepot.com Melissa Perlman Office Depot Public Relations 561-438-0704 Melissa.Perlman@officedepot.com	H O M E    :    O F F I C E   D E P O T Welcome This Back-to-School Shopping Season, Office Depot is putting a strong focus on preparing kids for a new school year, while giving back to teachers, parents and schools. First and foremost is our year-long 5% Back to Schools Program, which gives schools the chance to receive credits for free supplies. Since 1999, the Company has donated millions of dollars in merchandise to more than 36,000 schools across the U.S. and Canada through the Program. Teachers are also benefiting through Office Depot's Star Teacher Program, which offers educators instant discounts on their purchases throughout the year. And communities are growing, thanks to Office Depot's Charitable National Backpack Program, which has expanded to include the donation of more than 300,000 backpacks filled with school supplies this year. But, as all Back-to-School Seasons do, an emphasis must always return to the school supplies. This year, Office Depot is recommending a number of products that our experts have labeled "hot." As we announce additional programs throughout the Back-to-School time period, we will update this site accordingly. Please also be sure to visit www.officedepot.com and our specially designed site for teachers and schools: www.school.com.