Power of Attorney for Dwight L. Jacobs

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Dwight L. Jacobs, an officer and/or director of Ingles Markets, Incorporated, to Patricia E. Jackson and Catherine L. Phillips. The attorneys-in-fact are authorized to execute and file all necessary SEC forms, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, related to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This authorization covers all actions deemed necessary or beneficial by the attorneys-in-fact, with the understanding that they are not assuming Jacobs' compliance responsibilities. The power of attorney remains in effect until Jacobs is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked in writing.