Casey’s aims to raise $1.4 million through this year’s Cash for Classrooms campaign to support K-12 public and nonprofit private schools in the communities where the convenience-store chain operates.
Through Sept. 8, customers can contribute when they shop at Casey’s by:
- Rounding up at the register
- Adding a donation at checkout when placing an order in the Casey’s app
- Buying Coca-Cola products, which generates 5 cents for each qualifying beverage purchase (up to $250,000 through Sept. 8)
Casey’s Rewards members can also donate points toward the Cash for Classrooms grant program, creating an even greater impact for schools, the company said.
“Schools and teachers are at the core of the communities we serve and call home,” said Katie Petru, director of PR, communications and community at Casey’s. “Thanks to the generosity of our guests, team members and partners, Cash for Classrooms continues to create opportunities for students and educators across Casey's Country. Every donation is an investment in the people and programs that make a real impact on young lives every day.”
- Casey’s General Stores is No. 3 on CSP’s 2026 Top 202 ranking of U.S. c-store chains by store count.
Since the program launched in 2020, Cash for Classrooms has awarded more than 500 grants totaling $6.2 million, including $1.6 million in direct contributions from Casey’s. Last year, schools across 17 states received 100 grants totaling more than $1.3 million.
“At Coca-Cola, we believe that strong schools help build strong communities,” said Carlton Austin, vice president of customer leadership at the Coca-Cola Co. “We’re proud to team up with Casey’s to support Cash for Classrooms to help create opportunities for students and educators across Casey’s Country. With every qualifying Coca-Cola purchase, we’re proud to help enable resources that make a lasting difference in local classrooms.”
Recent Cash for Classrooms grants include:
- $50,000 to West Liberty Community School District (West Liberty, Iowa) to build an all‑inclusive, sensory‑friendly playground designed to serve students of all abilities
- $50,000 to USD 234 Eugene Ware Elementary School (Fort Scott, Kansas) to install an inclusive playground that promotes accessible outdoor learning and play
- $35,000 to Marshall County High School (Benton, Kentucky) to add a weather‑protective awning that improves accessibility for students using wheelchairs
- $30,000 to Waterford High School (Waterford, Wisconsin) to purchase new soccer shelters and benches supporting student‑athletes and outdoor activities
- $20,000 to Atoka High School (Atoka, Oklahoma) to upgrade athletics facilities with new flooring in the weight room
- $10,807 to Garland Independent School District (Garland, Texas) to purchase new desks and chairs for high school classrooms
- $7,199 to Minster Local Schools (Minster, Ohio) to purchase LEGO education SPIKE Prime sets to expand robotics and engineering opportunities to upper-elementary students
- $6,983 to Northside Elementary School (Geneseo, Illinois) to purchase furniture and materials for the art classroom
Money raised directly funds individual grants of up to $50,000 for physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives in Casey’s communities. Grant applications open in October with a November deadline, and recipients will be notified in March.
“Through the generosity of its guests, team members and partners, Casey’s donated more than $8 million toward core needs in its communities in fiscal year 2026,” the company said. “To learn more about Casey’s Cash for Classroom grants, visit caseys.com/community.”
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