Casey's General Stores and Their Customers Donate over $366,000 to Help Those Affected by Recent Hurricanes
October 13 2017 - 5:01PM
Business Wire
Casey’s along with their 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, 2017.
“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 and CEO of Casey’s. “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 over 1900 store locations throughout the Midwest region.
Leslie Schaffer, Regional Executive for the Red Cross Iowa
Region said, “The American Red Cross is overwhelmed by this gift
from Casey’s and its customers. 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.”
Casey’s General Stores Inc. is a Fortune-500 company
(NASDAQ CASY) operating over 1900 convenience stores in 15 states
through the Midwest. Known for its famous made-from-scratch pizza,
sandwiches, donuts and bakery items, Casey’s strives to
consistently deliver quality gas, fresh kitchen-prepared food,
clean environments and friendly service at every retail location.
Casey’s is currently the fourth largest c-store chain and fifth
largest pizza chain in the United States.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional
support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the
nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides
international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and
their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that
depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to
perform its mission. For more information, please visit
redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at
@RedCross.
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