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.
Packingย /ย 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
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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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"Hope & Main has grown up under the Raimondo administration, and with it an entirely new industry sector for Rhode Island. When people used to refer to Rhode Island as a 'food state' what I really thought they meant is we're a 'restaurant state'...Now we truly are a 'food state' with hundreds of new CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies established in just the past five years," -- Lisa Raiola, Founder & President
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Governor Gina Raimondo leaves Rhode Island after dominating Rhode Island politics for the past decade. President-elect Joe Biden has tapped her to serve as Secretary of Commerce. She has enjoyed some tremendous successes and attracted some harsh criticism - some deserved and some less so. Raimondo,....It's nice to be able to share stories of hope and resiliency with you. THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE THIS POSSIBLE! โค๏ธ
Your support enables us to facilitate programs like Nourish Our Neighbors (which has distributed more than 27,775 meals last year!) and host our annual Meet Your Maker holiday markets (which circulated over $20,000 in four days!) ๐๐๐
This kind of opportunity for small businesses is only possible because of your kindness and generosity! Thank you for believing in the power of our mission! ๐ฅฐ
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