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
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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!
The latest from Hope & Main
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This Sunday we welcome two new companies making their Schoolyard Market debut: Little Maven Lemonade and Bella Floral Design Flower Truck! They join our esteemed lineup of 2019 Schoolyard Vendors including TapDrops Mindful Maia SinoboxPastry Nest and Song Farm Borealis Coffee Roasters and Lafleurs Wildflower Honey . Arrive hungry because MINYMEALS is serving a delicious lunch of their stir fry noodles, chicken wings, crispy spring rolls, fresh spring rolls, Nime chow salad w/ orange miso dressing, and Thai iced tea, which you can follow with delicious handmade ice cream by Rafa's Flavor Factory! Chef Marissa Joinson from The Intuitive Kitchen/TIK will be creating a dish that celebrates end of summer produce and Hope's Harvest will also join us to share the important farm-based food recovery work they do for our state! We'll see you there!
Tune in to The Rhode Show this morning to get a sneak peek of one of the small bites you'll taste at our Schoolyard Twilight Party on September 7! Baked fish tacos by Kane’s Kitchen! 🐟🌮🙌Rhode Show today!! #kaneskitchensalsa #therhodeshow #supportsmallbusiness #bakedfishtacos #grilledpineapplesalsa #oceanstatepepperco @ The Rhode Show
We're still tapping our toes thinking about last Sunday's in-market concert! Thank you to Robertico Y su Alebreke and Common Fence Music for bringing so much fun to the Schoolyard!
Common Fence Music
It’s a Latin dance party at the @hopeandmain Schoolyard Market! Thanks to @alebreke for getting people moving, and to @cultro_pvd for bringing some delicious Latin food today. #warrenblockparty #summerfun
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