On October 19, 2026, Parker’s Kitchen hosted its 14th Annual Fueling the Community Charity Golf Tournament at The Landings in Savannah, drawing nearly 300 golfers to the Magnolia and Marshwood championship courses for a sold‑out scramble‑format event.
According to Grice Connect, the tournament generated a record $617,000, exceeding the company’s 2026 fundraising target of $550,000 and topping last year’s $530,000 high. The HyperLocal Loop report added that the proceeds are earmarked for medical charities and community organizations, while Grice Connect specified that the funds support local schools in the areas Parker’s Kitchen serves across Georgia and South Carolina. The differing descriptions reflect the dual focus of the Fueling the Community initiative.
Founder and Executive Chairman Greg Parker told participants, “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our company’s 50th anniversary than to raise a record total at this year’s Fueling the Community Golf Tournament to support schools and to make a transformative impact in the communities we serve.” Parker emphasized that education “uplifts communities and prepares students for future success,” positioning it as the foundation of the company’s charitable giving.
The tournament featured live music, raffle drawings, and an awards ceremony. The Riverside Refreshments team captured the 2026 trophy with a 15‑under‑par final score, followed by the Pepsi Co. team in second place and the Imperial Brady team in third. Individual honors included Ryan Wilson of JW Wilson Electric and Trevor McGee of McGee Corporation winning the Closest‑to‑the‑Pin awards on the Magnolia and Marshwood courses, respectively. Tyler Wilson (JW Wilson Electric) and Austin Jaynes (CBI General Contractors) earned the Longest‑Drive awards on the two courses.
Since the Fueling the Community program began in 2011, Parker’s Kitchen has donated a portion of gasoline sales from all locations on the first Wednesday of each month to area schools. Including the 2026 tournament proceeds, the company reports having raised more than $4 million to support education through the initiative.
Community members and local youth groups also contributed to charitable efforts over the same weekend, with a Savannah youth organization raising additional money for a medical charity, as noted by WTOC.
Looking ahead, Parker’s Kitchen plans to continue its annual tournament and the broader Fueling the Community program, aiming to build on this year’s record and further support Savannah’s schools and charitable causes.
Sources: hyperlocalloop.com, griceconnect.com
