Exhibit 99.5

Host America’s Energy Division to Install LightMaster Plus in Grocery Chain Store
Better Than 40% Electrical Savings Expected
HAMDEN, CT, October 28, 2004 Host America Corporation (NASDAQ: CAFE) announced today that it has received a purchase order to install the Company’s ENS LightMaster Plus. As part of the solution for reducing electrical consumption, the company will be retrofitting the customer’s lighting fixtures with an environmentally friendly lighting system. This customer is a thirty-eight store grocery chain, serving Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. RS Services (See press release on Sept. 29, 2004) completed an energy audit for the store and determined that a reduction in utility expenses of more than 40% on lighting cost was achievable. This first purchase order is for approximately $28,000 in their Southeast Texas store.
RS Services’ proposal for the chain required a redesign of the lighting configuration to maximize the client’s return. “This illustrates perfectly the service RS provides to its customers,” said Geoffrey Ramsey, CEO. “RS is encouraged about developing a plan for their additional 37 stores. We have a “blue print” which can be duplicated in chain stores that will result in thousands of dollars in electrical savings for our customers.”
In other news, the Company has secured leasing arrangements with two national firms to accommodate customers who may wish to choose this option for payment of their purchases of ENS energy management products.
Host America Corporation has two major divisions; energy and food management. The company employs approximately 400 employees and is headquartered in Hamden, CT. The Company’s website is www.hostamericacorp.com.
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Mark Miller, East West Network Group (770) 436 - 7429 for Host America