The mission of the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation is to maintain a spirit of volunteerism and philanthropy as defining characteristics of Darden Restaurants.

The Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation carries out this mission by focusing its philanthropic efforts on these key program areas:

• Access to Postsecondary Education (National)
• Preservation of Natural Resources (National)
• Good Neighbor Grants (Central Florida only)

Access to Postsecondary Education
Our Recipe for Success initiative supports organizations that positively impact the educational prospects of underserved youth, ages 14 to 18, by providing them with access to the information and tools they need to pursue their dreams of higher education.

Preservation of Natural Resources
We support organizations whose mission is to protect wildlife, restore and preserve ecosystems and teach environmental sustainability.

Good Neighbor Grants (Central Florida only)
Good Neighbor Grants support arts, educational and social services programs and organizations based in Central Florida.