Casey's Presents $900,000 in Grants to K-12 Schools in Support of Education

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Casey’s Presents $900,000 in Grants
to K-12 Schools in Support of Education
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Cash for Classrooms grants will be awarded to
80 schools across the Midwest and South
| Ankeny, IA – April 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Through the Cash for Classrooms program, Casey’s is awarding $900,000 in grants to 80 public and nonprofit, private schools across 17 states.

The annual Cash for Classrooms program provides grants of up to $50,000 to support physical improvements to school buildings and playgrounds, requests for books and educational materials, and community engagement and extracurricular activities. Since 2020, more than 400 grants totaling nearly $5 million have been awarded to schools across Casey’s Country.

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“At Casey’s, we’re all about delivering the unexpected to our guests and local communities. One of the most important ways we do that is through the financial support we provide to schools through our Cash for Classrooms program,” said Katie Petru, Director of Communications & PR at Casey’s. “Casey’s is dedicated to supporting schools, teachers and students and helping the next generation prepare for a bright future. We appreciate the generosity of our guests, team members and partners who enable us to make a positive impact.”

Examples of this year’s grants include:

$40,000 to a high school in West Branch, Iowa, to purchase band instruments for students who may not have the resources to do so.
$30,000 to classrooms in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for new touch-screen smart boards.
$25,000 to a middle school in Poteau, Oklahoma, for gymnasium improvements and courtyard updates.

Cash for Classrooms grant applications will reopen in the fall of 2025. To learn more about Cash for Classrooms, visit www.Caseys.com/community.

About Casey’s General Stores
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,900 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.

Media Relations Contact:
Katie Petru
515-446-6772
LinkedIn

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Publishing Dates: 04/03/25 – 06/03/25
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