Project MRE
Commitment to Community Service
At Parson + Associates (P+A), we’re a veteran-owned business that’s passionate about supporting community service projects that resonate with our mission of engaging people and building bridges. That is why Jason, our CEO + President, began Project MRE.
The Project MRE Story
For many, the simple comforts of home—like a warm meal or fresh socks—are easy to take for granted. But, for soldiers serving in the field, those comforts can be out of reach. That’s where they receive MREs (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) a self-contained meal the provides essential and daily nourishment.
For Jason Parson, a disabled U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, the MRE sparked a desire to give back to his community, especially to fellow veterans. He remembers how vital these meals were and has always felt deep gratitude for how much his fellow soldiers have sacrificed for their country.
Every year, Project MRE brings veterans needed supplies, plus a little extra something—a hot meal they may have missed during their service.
Thanks to the generous support of our community partners, the P+A team delivers hundreds of hot meals and essential items to veterans across the Kansas City region. It’s our small way of saying “thank you” to those who’ve given so much.
Project MRE Impact
In 2014, Project MRE kicked off by serving 160 veterans and their families a delicious home-cooked meal from PeachTree Café’teria, a local Kansas City favorite. Another 80 meals were delivered to veterans and their families who were homebound.
Since then, we’ve partnered with amazing local organizations to expand our reach. Each year, we deliver hundreds of hot meals, along with reusable water bottles, socks, toiletries, and bags.
In 2024, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Project MRE by delivering 400 meals to veterans across the Kansas City area. We’re excited to continue growing the impact of Project MRE and serve even more veterans in the years ahead.
Get Involved
We’re always looking for partners who share our passion for supporting veterans. Whether your organization focuses on serving veterans or you’d like to get involved through a corporate sponsorship, partnership, or donation, we’d love to connect. Together, we can make a bigger difference.
Reaching the Community Through Service
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SOCIAL MEDIA
CERTIFICATIONS
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE)
MISSION STATEMENT
To engage people and tailor messages to build a bridge between complex ideas and common sense solutions.