The Southeast Missouri Food Bank received a $2,000 grant from the Darden Foundation. The money will be used for the Backpacks for Friday program for Cape Girardeau public schools. Darden Foundation is the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants that operates Olive Garden, Red Lobster and others. Presenting are Amanda Winschel of the food bank and representatives of Red Lobster and Olive Garden.
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