Casey’s and Feeding America® Join Forces to Help Fight Hunger Across the Heartland
February 25 2021 - 10:43AM
Business Wire
Casey’s General Stores helps provide 15 million
meals* to children and families in local communities
One in six people could face hunger due to the ongoing economic
fallout from COVID-19, including one in four children. As more
neighbors in need turn to charitable food assistance for help, food
banks across the nation are meeting the increased need.
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Millions of meals are making their way
into communities across Iowa and the other 15 states that Casey's
calls home. Pictured: Michelle Book, CEO of Food Bank of Iowa, and
Ena Williams, Chief Operating Officer of Casey's. (Photo: Business
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That is why the Feeding America® network is proud to partner
with Casey’s to help provide more meals to communities in need
across the heartland. The Casey’s #HereforGood Hunger campaign
helped provide more than 15 million meals* to children and families
who may not know where they will find their next meal.
“The generosity of our guests and vendors paired with the
passion from our team members resulted in an overwhelming result
for this campaign. We are confident these 15 million meals are
having a direct impact on the hunger experienced in our own
backyard. But, the need continues and we encourage others to take
action by donating to, or volunteering at, a local food bank,” said
Ena Williams, Chief Operating Officer of Casey’s.
As part of Casey’s campaign, consumers were invited to round up
their purchase at the register. In addition, when consumers
purchased a Coca-Cola four-pack, $1 was donated to Feeding America.
Casey’s campaign raised more than $1.5 million for 47 local food
banks across its 16-state footprint, including Food Bank of
Iowa.
“At Food Bank of Iowa, we are grateful for the support that
Casey’s has provided,” said Michelle Book, president and CEO at
Food Bank of Iowa. “In this time of need, we want every household
to have food on their table and that is why Feeding America’s
partnership with Casey’s is critical to help us reach more
Iowans.”
The Feeding America network of food banks is responding every
day to help children and families in need. In 2020, the network
distributed more than 6 billion meals to communities across the
country.
“Sadly, the pandemic has thrust even more of our neighbors into
food insecurity. Feeding America is thankful to Casey’s for its
generous support. This partnership helps us provide people with
nourishing meals when they need them most,” said Claire
Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. To learn more about how
to join Feeding America in the fight against hunger, visit
www.feedingamerica.org.
*$1 helps to provide at least ten meals secured by Feeding
America® on behalf of local member food banks.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in
the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000
food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40
million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs
that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people
we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and
advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry.
Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on
Twitter.
About Food Bank of Iowa
Leveraging bulk purchasing power, key retail food rescue
relations and the Emergency Food Assistance Program from the USDA,
Food Bank of Iowa sources free and reduced-cost food for Iowans in
need. The food bank keeps the food safe and delivers it to 630
partners—including community, church and school pantries, backpack
schools, senior meal sites, veteran homes, homeless shelters and
rehab sites—who then distribute food to children, seniors, veterans
and hard-working Iowans. Food Bank of Iowa provides food for Iowans
with empty cupboards in 55 counties, covering big cities and small
towns across 30,000 square miles.
To learn more, visit www.foodbankiowa.org or find us on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/foodbankiowa.
About Casey’s General
Stores
Casey's General Stores is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY)
operating over 2,200 convenience stores in 16 states. Founded more
than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the
fourth-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 every location. 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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