ANKENY, Iowa – Casey’s and its customers donated $366,093.76 to help those affected by recent hurricanes. This included a company match for the first $100,000 raised. Funds were provided to the American Red Cross at a presentation held at Casey’s in Ankeny on October 12.

“On behalf of Casey’s General Stores, we are thrilled at the response of our customers who stepped up to help those in need,” said Terry Handley, president/CEO of Casey’s, in a press release. “The results of the donations at the register were generous and will provide much needed assistance for those impacted by recent hurricane events.”

Casey’s customers had the ability to donate at the cash register in more than 1,900 store locations throughout the Midwest region.

“The American Red Cross is overwhelmed by this gift from Casey’s and its customers,” Leslie Schaffer, regional executive for the Red Cross Iowa Region, said. “We are in the midst of an unprecedented series of natural disasters, from wildfires to multiple hurricanes, and this donation will help us continue our mission to help those hit the hardest put their lives back together.”