The community came out on Saturday, Sept. 6 for the first WC Food Festival in the parking lot of the forthcoming Mag’s Marketplace in Warrenton, NC. Hosted by The Front Porch Grocery Co-op, the event featured several local food vendors and live entertainment to set the tone.

Tacos Mama Chava, The Pyramids Food Truck, Native Soul, Sienna Sweets, Sharon’s Sweet Treats, Etc…Catering, The Front Porch Lemonade Stand, and Barnes Body Sculpting were amongst the event vendors. Local singing sensation, Steve Hyman kicked off the event with a gospel medley, followed by Daniel Beech, and DJ J-Rich.

Dub C’z Finest newest dance team made their debut.

It was a good time for all, and we look forward to this year’s celebration.

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The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative is calling all middle and high school artists to pick up their pencils, markers, and imagination for an exciting new design challenge! “We’re launching a Youth Design Program to inspire young creators in grades 6–12 to help shape the look and feel of our co-op’s stickers and T-shirts—perfect for showing off local pride and spreading the word about fresh, community-driven food,” Korita Steverson, project lead stated.

This program is more than just a contest—it’s a chance for youth to be seen and heard. The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative is also developing a Youth Advisory Council, and this design project marks the first step in identifying passionate young leaders who want to make a meaningful impact in their community.

They’re encouraging parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to rally their creative youth to participate. Whether they’re seasoned artists or enjoy doodling, this is a fun opportunity to express themselves, connect with local food culture, and contribute to a growing cooperative movement.

All design submissions should follow the themes provided in the program guide, which is available online. Participants will have the chance to win prizes and, more importantly, have their artwork featured on co-op swag seen around Warren County and beyond!

For full details and to download the theme guide, click here.

For more information about The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative and their initiatives, visit their official website at https://thefrontporch.coop.

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The Front Porch Grocery Co-op, in partnership with Turner Brothers Media LLC and Pink with a Passion, hosted “Catering to the Community,” a street food festival and voter registration drive on Saturday, September 7th in the parking lot of the forthcoming Mag’s Marketplace in Warrenton, NC.

Attendees gathered at the festival to enjoy a variety of vendors selling everything from made-to-order fry bread, Indian tacos, and fried fish dinners to assorted desserts and also candles. Children kept busy with cornhole, a bouncy house (Sisterly Dreams Co.), and face painting.

In addition to the delicious food, attendees were also provided with voter information from various political parties, encouraged to register to vote, and offered voter identification cards if they did not have a proper ID, courtesy of the Warren County Board of Elections who were on-site.

It’s important to note that voters will be required to show valid identification to vote in this year’s election.

For more information about The Front Porch Grocery Co-op and how to get involved, visit them on Facebook @TheFrontPorchCoop.

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