WHAT:
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Corporate Partner of the Year Award Presentation. Wounded Warrior Project CEO Walt Piatt will present the esteemed WWP Corporate Partner of the Year Award to Parker’s Kitchen, a nationally acclaimed convenience store company and food service leader that’s currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. WWP’s top national impact award recognizes Parker’s Kitchen’s ongoing commitment to helping veterans in need in Georgia and South Carolina.
In addition, Parker’s Kitchen will present WWP with a record donation from the company’s latest round-up campaign to support local veterans. Parker’s Kitchen matched 25% of all customer round-up donations to amplify the impact and doubled the match to 50% in May in honor of National Military Appreciation Month.
WHEN:
Monday, July 20
11 a.m.
WHERE:
Parker’s Kitchen
132 Hwy. 30
Port Wentworth, Ga.
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:
Through the support of corporate partners like Parker’s Kitchen, WWP can continue delivering life-changing programs and services that empower warriors, families, and caregivers to thrive. WWP’s programs focus on mental health, financial wellness, physical health and recovery, long-term rehabilitative care, and connection with fellow veterans — all provided at no cost to the warriors and families who rely on them. Support from partners and customers helps fund these critical programs, changing and saving lives every day.
Parker’s Kitchen first joined forces with WWP in 2024 to help provide life-changing services and programs to local veterans, their families, and caregivers.
ABOUT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT:
Wounded Warrior Project is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, focused on the total well-being of veterans, service members, and their families. Our programs, advocacy, and awareness efforts help warriors thrive, provide essential lifelines to families and caregivers, and prevent veteran suicides. Learn more about Wounded Warrior Project.
ABOUT PARKER’S KITCHEN:
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Savannah, Ga., Parker’s Kitchen is an award-winning convenience store company serving customers across Georgia and South Carolina. A two-time USA TODAY Top Workplace and the convenience store industry’s Chain of the Year, Parker’s Kitchen is known for its fresh food, exceptional customer service, and commitment to giving back, donating more than $30 million to charitable causes while serving communities throughout the Southeast. Learn more: parkerskitchen.com.
I am Chris Benton Co-Founder of The Coastal Buzz, Co-Host of The Chris & Sandy Show & Publisher of The Customized Ride.