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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Last fall we were awarded a 3-year Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition to hiring a dedicated Market Manager, we are putting some of those resources into analyzing the impact that Schoolyard Market has on our makers and the community. We are delighted to be working with Dr. Alfonso Morales and his team with Univ. of Wisconsin's Farm 2 Facts platform! These folks are experts in understanding the intricacies that we're studying and optimizing the benefits of the market. Thank you to our vendors, customers and volunteers for giving Dr. Morales such a warm welcome!Had a terrific day with vendors and staff at Hope & Main in Warren, Rhode Island.
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Celebrate all that is fresh, local & fun this weekend. Bring your whole family to enjoy a wonderful morning of live music, tasty treats, and some last minute shopping for the dads in your life. We'll have these fine folks this in the Schoolyard this week! Blount Fine Foods, Borealis Coffee Roasters, Cloverbud Ranch, Matildari, Mindful Maia, Nest and Song Farm, Pop On The Block, Rhode Island Shellfish Co., Sinbox Pastry, Tap Drops, TGF Baked Goods, The Backyard Food Company, The Curve & Line Co., Travis Family Farm, Lafleurs Wildflower Honey, Just Like Nana's
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