In 2025, the Sanilac Women Who Care (SWWC) awarded an $11,600 grant to Holy Family Parish – St. Nicholas Pantry during its annual giving event. The event brought community members together to learn about local nonprofit organizations, connect with others who share a passion for giving back, and support organizations making a difference in Sanilac County.
St. Nicholas Pantry is a ministry of Holy Family Parish, providing weekly food assistance to children ages 3-15 years old in Sandusky, Marlette, and Peck who face food insecurity. In 2024 after learning that backpack food programs provided by schools did not continue throughout the summer, Holy Family Parish started the St. Nicholas Pantry to provide shelf stable and perishable foods once a week. Volunteers pack and then deliver the food to families in the community. With the help of the Sanilac Women Who Care grant, the Pantry was able to deliver weekly bags of food to 100 families during the 13 weeks of summer.
Two other nonprofit organizations were also nominated by attendees for a chance at receiving the main grant. Mama’s Mission Inc and the Sanilac County Child Abuse Prevention Council both received two mini grants of $500 each.
The 13th annual collective giving event was held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Lexington Village Theatre. For just $100, attendees became part of a high-energy giving circle and enjoyed a night filled with gourmet hors d’oeuvres from the Lexington Village Pub, live entertainment by GlenBrooke Music, and an inspiring presentation from keynote speaker Kendra Jickling. Kristie Baer of KB Photography attended the event as well documenting every moment of the meaningful night.
Since its inception in 2013, Sanilac Women Who Care has granted over $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations, making a meaningful difference throughout the county. It’s an initiative of the Sanilac County Community Foundation that brings local women together through collective giving to support nonprofit organizations serving Sanilac County.
For more information about Sanilac Women Who Care or the Sanilac County Community Foundation, including ways to get involved or support local nonprofits, visit SanilacFoundation.org or contact the Foundation at (810) 648-3634.
