Does Carrabba's Italian Grill donate to fundraisers?
Last updated October 9, 2026
Compiled from Carrabba's Italian Grill's published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages
Yes, through your local restaurant. Carrabba's Italian Grill says donation requests, including gift certificates and food, go in writing to the managing partner of your nearest Carrabba's, on your organization's letterhead. It also runs Carrabba's Cares dine-out fundraisers, where the restaurant donates a percentage of the sales your supporters generate.
Donation program at a glance
- What they donate
- Gift certificates, food, dine-out fundraisers
- Lead time
- 4-6 weeks (Carrabba's Cares)
- Area restrictions
- Local
Who can apply
- Does not donate to individuals
- Does not donate to for-profit events
Donation programs change — always confirm on Carrabba's Italian Grill's own page before you apply.
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Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.
Donation requests, including requests for gift certificates and food, are handled by the managing partner of your local Carrabba's.
Carrabba's Cares fundraisers take place at your neighborhood Carrabba's on an agreed day or days, Monday through Thursday only, subject to availability.
On the fundraiser day, supporters bring the invitation or tell their server they are there for your organization; Carrabba's tallies the receipts and donates a percentage of those sales.
The check is mailed to your organization within four weeks of the fundraiser.
If a Carrabba's Cares request is not approved, the managing partner will discuss other ways to support your organization.
Tips from the program page: If approved, promote the fundraiser to your supporters; Carrabba's lists channels such as invitations, flyers, email newsletters and PTA or PTO communications, using its creative resources.
What Carrabba's Italian Grill donates
Carrabba's Italian Grill donates gift certificates, food, dine-out fundraisers.
Carrabba's Italian Grill has typically donated: Gift certificates, Food.
Who can apply
Carrabba's Italian Grill does not donate to individuals. Carrabba's Italian Grill does not support events run for profit.
Carrabba's Italian Grill limits donation requests by area: Local.
How to apply
Carrabba's Italian Grill asks every request to include the following.
- Donation request: write to the managing partner of your nearest Carrabba's on official letterhead with your organization's full name and address, what you are asking for, when you need it, and how it will benefit the community.
- Carrabba's Cares: submit the Partnership Request form by email and allow at least 4 to 6 weeks before your requested dates for review.
Carrabba's Italian Grill website
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