Queen Sugar Baking Company keeps tradition alive at Seattles Farmers Markets

Danitra Porter’s Queen Sugar Baking Company has become a community favorite at Seattle’s Delridge and SeaTac Farmers Markets, selling out weekly with her Southern-inspired desserts. Porter, who launched her business during the pandemic, focuses on feedback from customers, particularly children, who love her brownies. She has experienced shifts in market dynamics, noting a decline in support for Black and Brown vendors following the momentum of the Black Lives Matter Movement. The Delridge Farmers Market offers programs that resonate with her values, such as zero vendor fees and cultural food initiatives, allowing her to thrive. Porter appreciates sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers, enhancing the quality of her baked goods.

In a notable market event, she made record profits, selling out in just two hours. Her commitment to community and cultural representation drives her business forward. Porter plans to remain at these markets for the foreseeable future.