The Apple N' Pork Festival is coming up quickly, and a DeWitt County non-profit is getting ready. 

Stephanie Coonce, Executive Director of Encore Developmental, explains she's had a lot of help getting ready for this year's festival. They have been clearing out grocery stores of lemons and sugar for lemon shake-ups and sweet tea.

Apple N' Pork is an important fundraiser for Encore, Coonce states the last two years have brought in around $10,000 for the service. Last week on Regional Radio, you heard about the expensive process Encore is going through to be fire compliant, and these funds will go towards that project. 

Clients and staff help make and serve the lemon shake-ups at the Festival. It's an exciting time for clients to make a difference in the community and raise funds for Encore. 

Coonce says their 20,000-square-foot warehouse thrift store is always open for business and she encourages you to come buy for great deals that support Encore's mission.

Learn more about encore at encoreservices.org.