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!
The latest from Hope & Main
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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
Congratulations to the winner of National Farmers Market Week contest winner Sharon Howell!! You won two tickets to our Twilight Party! Tickets are still available, visit the Community section of our website to grab yours today!
Michael Howell I won ❤️❤️❤️
Lucky duck!
http://www.makefoodyourbusiness.org/twilightparty
If you're looking for something fresh and fun to do with your staff, clients or club then we encourage you to reach out to MINYMEALS! Chef Pin's military experience combined with her culinary expertise makes her an excellent facilitator for cooking classes and team building events!Another one in the books. Thank you @unfi for trusting in us to host your team building event. You guys were awesome and we had so much fun!! We hope you did too 😎 @ Hope & Main I mean, look at those dishes they created. Presentation was A+ !! I’m so proud 😭
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