The King's Daughters organization is giving back to the community.

The organization handed out grants on Monday to local charities that focus on helping seniors in the Sangamon County area.

Grants were awarded to organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Senior Services of Illinois, and the Loami Food Pantry.

A total of 18 grants were handed out at Monday's ceremony.

Organizers say today's reception was the first time they had been able to meet in person in years.

"This is our first time that we've been able to get together in two years now because of the pandemic," said Sandy Bellatti, president of the King's Daughters organization. "So we're just very excited to be able to have this social event today, celebrate our accomplishments, and give out our grants."

The 18 grants totaled $184,671.

The King's Daughters organization awarded more than $1.8 million in grants over the last decade.