Mission

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

These values were inspired by our founder, Bill Darden. Thanks to his vision, Darden is committed to being an enduring and positive influence on the communities where we live and work because we believe that a company's worth cannot be measured in money alone.

“As a company, our goal is not only to build great restaurants, but also to build great communities. We see investing in the communities in which we operate as one of the best investments we can make, and one with an impact that will last for generations.”

Joe R. Lee
Former Chairman
Darden Restaurants

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