Casey’s Raises Record $1.8 Million for Schools

Casey's annual Cash for Classrooms campaign raised a record $1.8 million this August “thanks to the generosity of guests, team members and The Coca-Cola Company who came together to support K-12 education across Casey's Country,” the retailer said.

The record-setting campaign was fueled by customers rounding up at the register, adding a donation at checkout when placing an order in the Casey’s app and purchasing qualifying Coca-Cola products.

Casey’s said 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 weightroom flooring.
• $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 much‑needed furniture and materials for the art classroom.

"At Casey’s, we believe that supporting educational needs is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen in the communities we serve,” Katie Petru, director of PR, communications and community at Casey's. "The incredible response to this year's campaign shows just how connected our guests, team members and partners are to this cause, and it’s through their generosity that we’re able to create even more impact and opportunities in for students and teachers this year.”

Applications for 2027 grants are open today through November 14, 2026. Eligible K-12 public and nonprofit private schools across Casey's Country may apply for grants of up to $50,000 to support physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives.