Pantry (PTRY) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to be held on 3/27/08.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
The following materials are available for view:
Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Annual Report
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			THE PANTRY, INC.
			Vote In Person
			Should you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting you must request a "legal proxy". To request a legal proxy please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the material. Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the proxy materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
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Meeting Type:	ANNUAL	Meeting Location:	Embassy Suites Hotel and
Meeting Date:	3/27/08		Conference Center
Meeting Time:	10:00 A.M. Eastern Time		201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard
For holders as of:	1/31/08		Cary, NC 27513

Directions:

From Raleigh Durham International Airport: Take I-40 East to Exit 287 (Harrison Ave.). Turn south at the end of the exit ramp on Harrison Ave., go through the first light, turn right on Harrison Oaks Blvd. and the hotel is located 1/2 mile on the right. From I-40 East or West: Same as above. From 15-501 North or South from Chapel Hill or Durham: Take I-40 East for 18 miles to Exit 287 (Harrison Ave.). Turn south at the end of the exit ramp on Harrison Ave., go through the first light, turn right on Harrison Oaks Blvd. and the hotel is located 1/2 mile on the right.

If you need additional directions, please call 1-800-476-7574, and we will be glad to direct you to the annual meeting location.

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Voting items
The Board recommends a vote "FOR" each of the proposals listed below.
1.	ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
	Nominees:
	01)	Peter J. Sodini	06)	Terry L. McElroy
	02)	Robert F. Bernstock	07)	Mark D. Miles
	03)	Paul L. Brunswick	08)	Bryan E. Monkhouse
	04)	Wilfred A. Finnegan	09)	Thomas M. Murnane
	05)	Edwin J. Holman	10)	Maria C. Richter
2.	Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent public accountants for the Company and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending September 25, 2008.

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		Voting Instructions
	IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES. WE WISH TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT FOR THIS MEETING UNDER THE RULES OF THE NYSE, WE CANNOT VOTE YOUR SECURITIES ON ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON AT THE MEETING WITHOUT YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. THESE RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS MAY BE GIVEN AT THE DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER (ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE). IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE THIS DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS, PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND THE MATTER(S) BEFORE THE MEETING MUST BE DEEMED “ROUTINE” IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON AT THE MEETING. WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS, EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN ON THOSE MATTERS, PROVIDED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD IN THE NAME OF A BANK, WE REQUIRE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ON ALL MATTERS TO BE VOTED ON AT THE MEETING.
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