Packing, Shipping and Business Services Franchise Recognizes Pak Mail of Stockton, California for Community Involvement
(SAN DIEGO, August 28, 2025) Annex Brands, Inc. awarded its Margaret Holt Community Service Award to franchisees, Navi and Sonia Walia at its 2025 National Convention. This esteemed accolade recognizes outstanding community involvement within its family of 800+ franchisees across seven brands. Many of its independently owned and operated locations support local nonprofits, schools and other causes, enriching the communities they serve.
Navi and Sonia’s profound commitment to their community has set them apart. Over the years, they have organized care bag donations to a local hospital during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hosted toy drives, provided gift cards to low-income families, and more.
They also support cultural education and community connections. They were honored by their city for the community impact and received Congressional recognition. Their boots-on-the-ground dedication to providing assistance to those in need underscores their unwavering commitment to fostering community spirit.
“We enjoy giving back and it resonates with our Indian culture,” Sonia said. “We started over five years ago, then had to pivot when COVID hit. Through those unprecedented times, thinking about the impact we’ve made through giving back is fulfilling. My husband, Navi, really enjoys delivering donations with our Pak Mail truck and I’ve learned a lot from him.”
Beyond financial support, Navi and Sonia’s initiative in starting the American Desi Society is commendable. The annual cultural performance they put on provides a space for children to embrace their cultural heritage and awareness of others, while bringing community businesses together.
“Like so many of our other franchise locations, Navi and Sonia truly exemplify the mission of our franchise system, which is to provide the dream of business ownership through franchising; and through this dream, value is added to the lives of our franchisees, employees, stakeholders and their communities,” said Patrick Edd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Annex Brands.
Annex Brands and its franchise system, is proud to support and create value in the lives of those who operate small businesses, local organizations, and residents who take initiative in their communities, like Navi and Sonia.
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Annex Brands, Inc. licenses and franchises over 800 locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico under the brands PostalAnnex, Pak Mail, AIM Mail Centers, Parcel Plus, Sunshine Pack & Ship, Navis Pack & Ship and Handle With Care Packaging Store. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Annex Brands has been providing business ownership opportunities since 1985. Locations offer a range of shipping options from multiple carriers such as UPS, FedEx and USPS, as well as freight shipping for large, awkward, high-value, or fragile items. Additional offerings include packaging supplies and custom packing solutions for parcels and wooden crates, as well as mailbox services and other office services such as notary public services, copy and print services, and more. For more information, visit www.annexbrands.com.
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