The Front Porch Grocery Co-Op

06/16/2026

SEEKING TEN FARMERS RIGHT NOW! Madison is working with us this summer N.C. A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and we need TEN FARMERS to try out these health apps for four weeks this summer and give her feedback. We want to see what simple apps might remind farmers to stay hydrated in all this crazy heat, stretch before heaving lifting, and sleep more soundly. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Cooperative Extension at N.C. Cooperative Extension at A&T

06/16/2026

What foods do we grow in Warren County that just “don’t taste right” when you get them elsewhere? Who are some of your favorite local farms to support?

06/14/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2026
Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe Announces 2026 Election Results
HOLLISTER, N.C. — The Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe successfully conducted its 2026 Tribal Election on June 13, 2026, at the Chief W.R. Richardson Tribal Government Complex. A total of 530 ballots were cast, reflecting strong participation from Haliwa-Saponi tribal citizens. Of those, three ballots were defaced and one voter was determined to be unenrolled, rendering four ballots ineligible for the election.

Vice Chief
•Dr. Marvin Richardson, running unopposed, received 450 votes, representing 84.91% of total ballots cast.✅️ Re-elected

Tribal Council (3 Seats Available)
The following candidates received votes for Tribal Council:
•Sunshine Richardson — 340 votes (64.15%) ✅ Elected

•Charles Richardson Jr. (incumbent) — 295 votes (55.66%) ✅ Re-elected

•Howard Earl Richardson — 285 votes (53.77%) ✅ Elected

•Angela Richardson (incumbent) — 241 votes (45.47%)

•Valerie West — 201 votes (37.92%)

•Shatka Richardson — 130 votes (24.53%)

The top three vote recipients — Sunshine Richardson, Charles Richardson Jr., and Howard Earl Richardson — will be seated as members of the Tribal Council.
The newly elected and re-elected officials will be seated on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. during the Tribe’s regular monthly Tribal Council meeting.
Incumbent Charles Richardson Jr. secured re-election, while incumbent Angela Richardson did not retain a seat. Percentages are based on total ballots cast (530). Voters were permitted to select up to three candidates for Tribal Council.
Community Participation

The Haliwa-Saponi Tribe extends its sincere appreciation to all tribal citizens who participated in the election process — whether voting for the first time or continuing a tradition of civic engagement.

This strong turnout reflects the unity, engagement, and commitment of the Haliwa-Saponi people to shaping the future of the Tribe.
pi:láhuk to all who made their voices heard.

About the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe

The Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe is a sovereign indigenous nation, headquartered in Hollister, North Carolina, and serves as an active advocate for the well-being and prosperity of its citizens. Dedicated to protecting the interests, identity, and cultural heritage of the Haliwa-Saponi people, the Tribe works to advance its community by securing vital educational, health, economic development, housing, cultural, and social programs. The Tribe actively seeks partnerships with local, state, and federal governments and other entities to address critical community needs and find solutions that improve public health, infrastructure, and long-term stability for the entire region.
Media Contact
Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe
(252) 284-3746
[email protected]
www.haliwa-saponi.gov
Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe

06/13/2026

Have you been yet? You should!

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. WE WILL BE OPENING AT 10 AM TODAY. SORRY FOR THE DELAY.

06/08/2026

💚 New or existing owner-members—let’s get active by getting connected and staying connected through productive engagement!

Join The Front Porch Owners Group to:

🌱 Stay up to date on co-op news and progress
🌱 Connect with fellow owner-members and supporters
🌱 Share ideas, ask questions, and join the conversation
🌱 Actively connect to support and follow through with ideas

The Front Porch Grocery Co-Op will grow through neighbors working together. Stay connected, stay engaged, and help bring fresh food and local ownership back home.

💬 Join the Front Porch Owner-Member Facebook Group today!

06/07/2026

Join us as we expand our cooperative knowledge!

A continuation of the powerful conversations sparked by the tech-focused FCI Live sessions, this summer series brings co-op leaders, technologists and practitioners together to explore how co-ops can navigate the rapid tech change while staying grounded in cooperative identity, democratic values and community impact.

The 1st session, Tech, Ethics & Cooperative Values, will be online, Wednesday, June 24 at 1 pm Eastern.

Register for FREE: https://crm.fci.coop/civicrm/event/info?id=328

Presented by Digico Global, Nova Works Corp and Food Co-op Initiative

06/07/2026

Warren County Schools is proud to partner with the Warren County Memorial Library to provide FREE Summer Meals for children and teens 18 and under this summer! 🍎🧃

Beginning June 15 through July 30, families can enjoy a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost while participating in the library's Summer Reading Program. It's the perfect opportunity for children to fuel their bodies and minds all summer long!

📅 Program Dates: June 15 – July 30
🚫 No meals served: June 29 – July 3
🌞 Breakfast: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
🥪 Lunch: 12:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Warren County Memorial Library, 119 South Front Street, Warrenton, NC

Whether you're checking out books, attending Summer Reading Program activities, or spending time at the library, be sure to stop by and enjoy a healthy meal.

We are grateful to the Warren County Memorial Library for partnering with us to support our children's health, learning, and well-being throughout the summer.

Together, we're helping students stay nourished, engaged, and ready for a successful school year ahead.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

What a day! 💚
Our First Official Founders Meeting was a tremendous success!
Neighbors, families, farmers, business owners, and community supporters came together to learn, connect, ask questions, and explore what it means to build something that belongs to all of us.
The energy in the room was inspiring. The conversations were meaningful. The vision is growing.
Thank you to everyone who attended, shared ideas, volunteered, and invested your time in helping shape the future of The Front Porch Grocery Co-Op.
This was more than a meeting. It was proof that our community believes in bringing fresh food, local ownership, and stronger connections back home.
The journey is just beginning, and we're excited about what's next.
Together, we're building something special. One member. One conversation. One step at a time.

06/06/2026

This idea seem interesting to you? Don’t just take our word for it!

*FREE resources and tools* for the rural food communities you serve!

FCI and Start.coop are hosting a Free Virtual Workshop on Tuesday June 16th, focused on community feasibility for rural food co-ops.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xHCfXSO_SoylVuLSR0Ey7Q

Join our free online 1 hour workshop on Tuesday June 16th at 1pm ET, for rural food co-op founders and organizers! We will explore the fundamental aspects of feasibility of food co-ops, including a deep dive into rural community feasibility.

You’ll come away with a clear understanding and practical skills to conduct community interviews.

This session is from Food Co-op Initiative and hosted by Start.coop, facilitated by FCI's Chris Dilley, Director of Startup Support.

This work is supported by the Rural Cooperative Development Grant program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy. This project is in partnership with the Cooperative Development Foundation.