Casey’s Awards $1 Million to K-12 Schools in its Local Communities
04 Juni 2024 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Cash for Classrooms grants will be provided to
60 schools supporting education materials and technology, school
equipment and learning activities
Through the Cash for Classrooms program, Casey’s is awarding $1
million in grants to 60 public and nonprofit, private schools
across its 17-state footprint. Since 2020, more than 320 grants
have been awarded to schools across Casey’s Country.
“Creating opportunities to learn and grow and experience the
world is one of the best gifts we can give kids and have a positive
impact in our communities,” said Katie Petru, Director of
Communications and Community at Casey’s. “Casey’s is committed to
providing financial support to the students, teachers and school
systems across our footprint, and we are grateful for the
generosity of our guests, team members and partners who help us
make an even greater impact.”
The annual Cash for Classrooms program provides grants ranging
from $3,000 to $50,000 to support physical improvements to school
buildings and playgrounds, requests for books and educational
materials, and community engagement and extracurricular
activities.
Examples of this year’s grants include: $50,000 to an Omaha,
Nebraska, school to update and enhance their playground; $35,700
for book vending machines at five elementary schools in Des Moines,
Iowa; and $25,000 to a Knoxville, Tennessee, high school to create
a College and Career Center that will provide students with
dedicated space to plan their futures.
The Cash for Classrooms grant program cycle will reopen in fall
2024. To learn more about Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grants, visit
www.caseys.com/community.
About Casey’s
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over
2,600 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the
company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store
retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States.
Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly
service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other
assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and
snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the
mobile app.
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