about hope & main
Where food producers, farmers and fishermen can connect, scale and thrive!
We provide access to industry-specific resources and low cost, low risk shared-use commercial kitchens to local entrepreneurs jump-starting early-stage food companies.
for food makers
Incubator Program
Our signature incubation program gives food businesses a low-risk opportunity to test, scale and develop without the cost and liability in equipping, managing and maintaining your own commercial facility.
Kitchens
Makers will love working in one of our 4 code-compliant, shared-use commercial kitchens.
Demos / Classrooms
Nutritionists, Teachers, Chefs and other food educators can utilize our Demo Kitchen as a workspace, training space or dining room.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our curriculum provides entrepreneurs with the recipe for turning your food into a profitable business.
Meeting Spaces
Members can use our online booking module to request private space to host meetings, tastings or administrative tasks.
Packing / Shipping
We offer a code-compliant space with equipment for labeling, sealing and shrink-wrapping packages.
Storage Space
Our members have access to both cold and dry storage in the form of shelving, pallets, and secure roller lockers.
for food lovers
Farmers Markets · Events · Workshops
eat, drink & shop local
or make a suggestion for an event
for food buyers
Retailers & Distributors
Hope & Main is home to more than 50 independent food-related companies looking to develop and expand their businesses. We help “incubate” these companies and connect them with customers & retailers like you.
upcoming events for retailers:
for everyone!
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So...THAT'S what a 20lb bag of granola looks like! 😳😍
Maker Ginny's carefully crafted recipe is free of preservatives, refined sugar, gluten free AND is vegan and has only 120 calories per serving. 🙌 👌 The folks at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will be enjoying a fresh batch of Shady Lane Granola this week! 😋Need granola? MIT did! Delivered six of these 20 lb bags this week. Great food for the brain and excellent workout for me!
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