EXHIBIT A
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THE XXXXXX XXXX FOUNDATION
c/o Odyssey Partners, L.P.
00 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
May 29, 1997
Odyssey Partners, L. P.
00 xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Gentlemen:
The undersigned hereby agrees that it will not sell or otherwise dispose of the
632,136 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Eagle Food Centers,
Inc., beneficially owned by it, except (i) with the prior consent of Odyssey
Partners, L.P. (which consent may by withheld or delayed in its sole
discretion), (ii) on a pro rata "come along" basis in connection with any sale
or other disposition by Odyssey, or (iii) in an amount not to exceed in any week
20% of the weekly trading volume for Eagle's common stock.
The Xxxxxx Xxxx Foundation
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxx
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Xxxx Xxxx
Trustee
