Power of Attorney for Eastgroup Properties Inc. Director

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Pamela J. Kessler, a director of EastGroup Properties Inc., to Whitney Denham, Ceejaye Peters, Michelle Rayner, and Staci Tyler. The attorneys-in-fact are authorized to prepare and execute necessary forms, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, for electronic filing with the SEC. This is to ensure compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding beneficial ownership reporting. The power of attorney remains effective until Ms. Kessler is no longer required to file these forms or until she revokes it in writing. The filing also confirms that Ms. Kessler retains ultimate responsibility for compliance with Section 16 of the Exchange Act.