The Fort Bend Junior Service League, together with title sponsor Memorial Hermann Sugar Land announced that this year’s Sugar Plum Market raised $352,000. Proceeds from this year’s market were presented to 24 local charities serving Fort Bend County on Dec. 13 at a check presentation ceremony hosted by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land hospital.

Speakers in attendance included Malisha Patel, CEO and Senior Vice-President of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, and Tanesha Mosley, Fort Bend Junior Service League president. The City of Stafford has partnered with the league to host the Sugar Plum Market at the Stafford Centre since 2004.

The following beneficiaries were presented with grants just in time to celebrate the holidays: Access Health, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston, Brazos Bend Guardianship, Catholic Charities, Child Advocates of Fort Bend, College Community Career, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, Fort Bend History Association, Fort Bend Hope, Fort Bend Rainbow Room, Fort Bend Seniors, Gigi’s Playhouse, God’s Garden, Hope Fort Bend Clubhouse, Hope for Three, Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, Literacy Council, Parks Youth Ranch, Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship, Sire, Texana Center, and the Fort Bend Junior Service League Community Assistance Fund. The fund allows market proceeds to continue helping deserving individuals and worthy agencies through the league’s scholarship program and emergency/emerging grant opportunities.

The 21st Annual Sugar Plum Market drew about 6,000 shoppers returning to shop from over 105 vendors.

“This year’s market was a true testament to the importance of every sponsor, vendor, volunteer, and patron,” Mosley said. “The proceeds we raise will further allow us to give back to the community we love and serve. We wouldn't be able to do any of this without your support.”

Since its inception in 2001, the Sugar Plum Market has raised over $4.8 million for this community.