Parker’s Kitchen Raises $360,000 for Injured Veterans

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Parker’s Kitchen has raised $360,000 to support injured veterans in Georgia and South Carolina through a partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. Their new round-up campaign, running until October 31, encourages customers to round up their transactions, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits like Parker’s House for Women and Roper St. Francis Healthcare. The company matches 25% of donations, reinforcing its commitment to community welfare and veteran support.

Midway, Georgia – Parker’s Kitchen has successfully raised $360,000 to support injured local veterans in Georgia and South Carolina. This fundraising initiative was made possible through a special partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, emphasizing the company’s commitment to military service members and their families.

As part of its efforts, Parker’s Kitchen is launching a new round-up campaign running from now through October 31 at all retail locations. This campaign invites customers to round up their transaction totals to the nearest dollar, with proceeds going to local nonprofit organizations that assist communities in need.

The donations raised through this campaign will benefit two key organizations: in Georgia, funds will be allocated to Parker’s House for Women in Savannah, operated by Union Mission. This facility provides emergency housing and counseling for homeless women. In Charleston, South Carolina, proceeds will support Roper St. Francis Healthcare, which focuses on providing healthcare services for the uninsured and underinsured residents.

Parker’s Kitchen has taken its support further by matching 25% of all customer donations, thereby enhancing the impact of each contribution. The donations from the round-up campaign will flow into the Parker’s Community Fund, which is dedicated to supporting a rotating series of nonprofit organizations focused on critical areas such as education, healthcare access, hunger reduction, and veteran support.

The Parker’s Community Fund was established in 2021 thanks to a significant donation from Greg Parker, the company’s founder and Executive Chairman. This fund has been instrumental in facilitating key community services, including funding for Union Mission’s Parker House for Women, recognized as the only facility for unaccompanied homeless women in the area.

In addition to the current campaign and the community fund, Parker’s Kitchen has demonstrated a strong history of charitable giving. The company made notable contributions, including a $5 million donation to Roper/St. Francis Healthcare and another $5 million earmarked for the endowment of the Parker’s Emergency and Trauma Center in Savannah. Moreover, they established the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University, aimed at nurturing future business leaders.

The company has also initiated the “Fueling the Community” program, which allocates a percentage of gas sales every first Wednesday of the month to local schools. Through this initiative, Parker’s Kitchen has donated over $2.5 million to various educational institutions throughout Georgia and South Carolina, further demonstrating their commitment to community engagement.

Founded in 1976 in Midway, Georgia, Parker’s Kitchen has gained a reputation for clean and well-maintained stores, and it enjoys a respected standing in the convenience store industry. Over the past 25 years, the company has experienced a steady growth rate of 20 to 24 percent annually, which has contributed to its recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America multiple times.

Looking ahead, Parker’s Kitchen plans to expand its reach into new markets, including Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jacksonville, Fla., and Columbia, S.C. The company’s sustained commitment to charitable contributions and community support remains a cornerstone of its business strategy, illustrating that corporate responsibility can work hand-in-hand with growth and opportunity.

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