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.
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for everyone!
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Market opens in less than 20 minutes! 😍 We'll be ready by then, we promise.
HUGE Congratulations to Beth Bakes, Sacred Cow "The Holy Granola Experience" & SanoBe Superfoods for making it to the final round! We are so thrilled to see your businesses on a list full of such worthy contenders. We're rooting for you! 🙌😄The Votes Are In: Meet the Good Food Awards Finalists of 2019! Inspiring us on Election Day, these 324 food & drink crafters from 40 states embody democratic values and represent the nation's best across 16 categories. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding crafters with a demonstrated commitment to fostering land stewardship, cultivating social good and building outstanding flavor.
View the full list on our website via the link below.
goodfoodfdn.org/awards/finalists
Tracy's Halloween macarons are so creative! These little headstones were one of our favorite items for sale at yesterday's Schoolyard Market.A little Halloween fun...
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