Casey's Awards $1 Million in Grants to Local Schools Through Its Cash for Classrooms Grant Program
March 08 2021 - 11:56AM
Business Wire
New grant program distributes 99 grants helping
K-12 schools in Casey’s communities
Today, Casey’s General Stores announced its Cash for Classrooms
grant program is awarding $1 million to benefit K-12 schools
through 99 grants. The funds come as teachers, students and
families have faced a full year of challenges and changed routines
brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
“We are grateful to be able to distribute these funds to schools
in need through our new, Cash for Classrooms grant program.
Together, with our guests and partners like LIFEWTR, we are proud
to be able to make a big impact on students and teachers in our
communities,” said Megan Elfers, Vice President of Marketing at
Casey’s.
The Cash for Classrooms grants support projects and initiatives
taking place at K-12 schools in Casey’s communities across the
heart of America. A few examples include:
Physical Improvements: New playground equipment and
expanded playground areas to encourage play and enrichment at
Parkview Elementary in Van Buren, Ark., and Our Lady of Guadalupe
Elementary in Dubuque, Iowa. An outdoor classroom for students at
Black Hawk Elementary in Kahoka, Mo.
Material Needs: Updated technology like projectors and
document cameras to improve learning for both in-person and remote
students at Nebraska City Public Schools in Nebraska City, Neb.
Teacher Support: New computers for teachers at Crab
Orchard CUSD #3 schools in Marion, Ill., to increase effectiveness
in the online learning environment.
Community Engagement: Adding reusable bags to Wapello
Elementary School’s food pantry to provide more sustainable,
long-term solution for families using the pantry in Wapello, Iowa.
Enhancing an outdoor learning and community space for James Knoll
Elementary School and the community of Ortonville, Minn.
The Cash for Classrooms grants were made possible by donations
from Casey’s guests during its January round up campaign, a meal
deal partnership between Casey’s and LIFEWTR, a PepsiCo brand.
“As we mark one year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., we
recognize there are still many challenges ahead, and certainly in
our local classrooms,” said Guillermo Prieto, Director of Shopper
Marketing, PepsiCo Beverages North America, Central Division.
“We’re proud to partner with Casey’s to support the educators who
both academically and creatively inspire our students in the
Heartland community through the Cash for Classrooms program.”
More information can be found at:
https://www.caseys.com/community/cash-for-classrooms-grants.
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.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion
times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the
world. PepsiCo generated more than $70 billion in net revenue in
2020, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that
includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, Tropicana and
SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of
enjoyable foods and beverages, including 23 brands that generate
more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in
Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning
with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the
marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of our business
strategy and brands. For more information, visit
www.pepsico.com.
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