Casey’s Raises $1.3 Million for Schools

Casey’s Cash for Classrooms benefits schools in Casey’s communities.

October 15, 2025

Casey’s Cash for Classrooms, its annual back-to-school round-up campaign benefiting schools in Casey’s communities, raised $1.3 million in partnership with Coca-Cola this year, the retailer said.

“Applications for 2026 grants opened [October 13], and K-12 public and nonprofit private schools in 17 states may apply for funds of up to $50,000 for physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives,” the retailer said.

Since launching in 2020, the program has reportedly raised $6.3 million, and this year’s $1.3 million total includes nearly $1 million in customer donations, just over $240,000 from Coca-Cola and $100,000 from Casey’s.

Casey’s said recent examples of Cash for Classrooms grants include:

  • Leavenworth Senior High School (Kansas) used its $25,000 grant to update its culinary space, fostering its students’ passion for culinary arts in a safe and sanitary environment.
  • Partin Elementary (Van Alstyne, Texas) received $26,000 to purchase Thinkbooks for teachers and iPads for students in the school’s technology center.
  • Perryville Elementary (Arkansas) expanded its playground with accessible features for students with disabilities to enjoy structured physical activities thanks to its $24,921 grant.
  • West Branch High School (Iowa) received $41,255 for new band equipment, allowing students to participate without financial barriers.

“Supporting schools isn’t just something we do at Casey’s—it’s who we are, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue the positive impact on students and teachers in our communities again this year,” said Katie Petru, director of PR, communications and community at Casey’s. “Whether it’s a new playground, technology upgrades or band equipment, these grants are making a real difference, and it’s all possible thanks to the generosity of our guests, team members and partners.”

Grant applications are open until November 14, and recipients will be notified in March 2026.

In other recent Casey’s news, last month the retailer announced it was expanding its retail media capabilities on the forecourt through a new partnership with GSTV, in which GSTV will provide Casey’s retail media offering, Casey’s Access, with a branded digital video solution across their fuel dispenser media, the companies said in a statement.