Case Farms, through the J. Leroy Cook Memorial Scholarship Program, has awarded $8,000 in scholarships to four children of Case Farms’ employees. Through the scholarship program, awards are made directly to the student’s designated college or university.
The memorial scholarship program aims to recognize academic excellence and achievement at school and in the community, encourage pursuit of a post-secondary education, and provide financial assistance to qualified individuals. Established in 2005 by Case Farms founder Thomas Shelton, the J. Leroy Cook Memorial Scholarship Program honors long-time Case Farms’ employee Leroy Cook, a former senior vice president of operations at the company. To date, Case Farms has awarded $73,000 in college scholarships to children of employees.