Parker’s Kitchen recently earned multiple awards recognizing its ongoing commitment to corporate philanthropy, foodservice technology and community impact.
“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 make a transformative impact on the communities we serve every day.”
Recent awards presented to Parker’s Kitchen include:
2025 Champion Award – goBeyondProfit
Nominated and selected by Georgia business leaders for its unwavering commitment to philanthropy, Parker’s Kitchen was recently named the winner of goBeyondProfit’s 2025 Champion Award. 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, Ga.
Founded by Jackson Healthcare Chairman and CEO Richard L. Jackson and President Shane Jackson, goBeyondProfit is a statewide alliance of more than 900 business leaders committed to corporate generosity and improving people’s lives. Previous Champion Award winners include Aflac, Chick-Fil-A, Cox Enterprises, Creature Comforts Brewing Co. and Gas South.
Gulfstream Community Involvement Award – 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, which is the top award for philanthropy and community service. This prestigious 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. Since launching the Fueling the Community program in 2011, Parker’s Kitchen has donated more than $2.5 million to public and private schools across the company’s corporate footprint.
Business Impact Award – Richmond Hill, Georgia
On March 4, Richmond Hill, Ga. Mayor Russ Carpenter and the Richmond Hill City Council presented the Business Impact Award to Greg Parker, Parker’s Kitchen founder and Executive Chairman, in recognition of the company’s ongoing efforts to “boost the local economy” and “enhance the quality of life” in Richmond Hill, Ga.
“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.”
Parker’s Kitchen is currently in the middle of an ambitious expansion and plans to expand into new markets including Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Columbia, S.C. The company employs nearly 1,800 team members throughout Georgia and South Carolina and completes more than a million transactions weekly.
Parker’s Kitchen was named CStore Decisions’ 2020 Chain of the Year, which is the industry’s highest honor.
