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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When Daniel approached us with his genius idea we couldn't wait to get him ready to launch! TapDrops is the next big ingredient in your go-to lineup. Thank you to The Providence Journal for featuring this fledgling business.
p.s. Culinary explorers can find this product at Schoolyard Market every Sunday! Come taste the difference for yourself.
Providence man has bottled the taste of vacation
providencejournal.com
TapDrops can be used in baking and brewing to re-create the flavor of baguettes and croissants in Paris, coffee in Rome and Vienna, tea in Tokyo, and muchHot sauce fans take note! The Bay Magazine recently met the guys behind SourceFire Sauce and we think you should, too. Their unique lineup of sauces are globally-inspired and they've got some pretty exciting new things to share in the coming months...
Do you have a favorite flavor? (Staff favorites weigh heavily on Master Tater and Tapped Out)
SourceFire Sauce's hot sauces strike the perfect balance between heat and flavor to spice up all your favorite foods 🔥
http://ow.ly/QxBc50uNCxg?
#TheBayMag #ProvidenceMedia #RhodeIsland #EastBayRI #SomeLikeItHot #HotSauce #InTheKitchen
Hey friends! We are looking for some volunteers for our Schoolyard Market! We need help with set up (7am to 9am) and/or breakdown (1 -2pm) and also with a few other market programming tasks! If you or anyone you know is interested, please have them contact Caitlin Mandel | Schoolyard Market Manager caitlin@makefoodyourbusiness.org and tag or share with anyone you think may be interested!
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