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颁补蝉别测鈥檚 Cash for Classrooms Round-up Returns to Support Local Schools and Students

Coca-Cola pledges up to $250,000 toward this year鈥檚 Cash for Classrooms campaign.

ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starting today, guests across 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 Country can make an impact on school children鈥檚 lives through the annual . In partnership with Coca-Cola, 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 aims to raise $1 million to support K-12 public and nonprofit private schools in 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 communities.

Throughout August, guests at 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 stores can round up at the register, purchase Coca-Cola products, and donate at checkout in the 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 app to raise funds for grants that enhance education and strengthen communities.

鈥淪tudents and teachers are at the heart of the communities we serve every day,鈥� said Katie Petru, 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 Director of Communications and Community. 鈥淭hrough the incredible generosity of our guests, team members, and partners, we鈥檙e proud to support education programs and schools who share our passion for education and creating opportunities for students. Service is at the core of who we are at 颁补蝉别测鈥檚, and we鈥檙e honored to help build stronger futures through these grants.鈥�

Since it began in 2020, the Cash for Classrooms program has awarded more than 400 grants totaling nearly $5 million including $1.5 million in direct contributions from 颁补蝉别测鈥檚. Last year, schools across 17 Midwestern and Southern states received 80 grants totaling $900,000.

"The Coca-Cola Company and our bottling partners are inspired by the Cash for Classrooms program that Casey's has built,鈥� said Kristi Fenton, Coca-Cola Director National Sales. 鈥淲e are proud supporters of education and thrilled to partner with Casey's on this mission to raise $1 million to support schools in their communities."

Recent examples of Cash for Classrooms grants in action include:

• Leavenworth Senior High School (Kan.) used its $25,000 grant to update its culinary space, fostering its students鈥� 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鈥檚 technology center.
• Perryville Elementary (Ark.) 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.

Now through September 2, guests can contribute when they shop at 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 by:

1. Rounding up at the register in-store
2. Adding a donation at checkout when placing an order in the 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 app
3. , which generates five cents for each qualifying beverage purchase up to $250,000.

Money raised directly funds individual grants of up to $50,000 for physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives in 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 communities.

Grant applications open in October with a November deadline, and recipients will be notified in March. To learn more about 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 Cash for Classroom grants, visit .

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