Parker’s Kitchen Receives Awards From Community

The retailer won awards for its corporate philanthropy and community impact.

April 15, 2025

Parker’s Kitchen recently earned several awards "recognizing the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate philanthropy, food service technology, and community impact," the company said in a press release sent to NACS.

"At Parker’s Kitchen, we believe in giving back to the communities where we do business and exceeding customer expectations, so being recognized by our peers and our customers is truly humbling," said Parker’s Kitchen Founder and Executive Chairman Greg Parker. "These recent awards serve as a powerful testament to the impressive efforts of Parker’s Kitchen team members as well as our company-wide commitment to making a transformative impact on the communities we serve every day."

Recent awards presented to Parker’s Kitchen include:

  • 2025 Champion Award from goBeyondProfit: Nominated and selected by Georgia business leaders, the award "highlights the company’s remarkable corporate generosity throughout the state of Georgia, including providing funding for Parker’s House: A Home for Women in Savannah, the first and only shelter solely dedicated to unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness along the I-95 corridor from Florida to South Carolina, and the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia."
  • Gulfstream Community Involvement Award from Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce: Parker’s Kitchen was honored at the 2024/2025 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Business Awards with the Gulfstream Community Involvement Award. The award "recognizes a local company with a deep commitment to giving back to the Savannah community. To date, Parker’s Kitchen has contributed more than $30 million to nonprofit organizations across Georgia and South Carolina, helping to support education, reduce hunger, expand access to healthcare, and assist injured local veterans."
  • Business Impact Award in Richmond Hill, Georgia: In March, Richmond Hill Mayor Russ Carpenter and the Richmond Hill City Council presented the Business Impact Award to Greg Parker in recognition of the company’s ongoing efforts to "boost the local economy" and "enhance the quality of life" in Richmond Hill. "This award is more than just recognition—it is a tribute to those who make a real difference in our city," said Mayor Carpenter. "Under Greg’s leadership, Parker’s has grown and has become more than just a convenience store. It’s a true community partner. Whether it’s supporting education, restoring a beloved local landmark like the Richmond Hill lettuce mural, or simply creating a welcoming space where residents can gather over hot meals, Parker’s Kitchen continues to make a lasting difference."