Fork Food Lab

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Located in Portland, Fork Food Lab is a mission-driven nonprofit & Maine's only shared commissary kit

10/08/2026

Good food starts with good ingredients. 😍 This haul of gorgeous local produce from Snell Farm went right to Fork members through our Shared Buying Club. By pooling orders and leveraging our collective buying power, our members get access to high-quality Maine ingredients at better prices, while supporting local farms and keeping more food dollars in our local food system.

Become a Fork Food Lab member and join a community of food entrepreneurs building a more resilient food system in Maine. Shared Buying Club is available to all membership tiers, even our Community Membership! Learn more through the link in our bio.

10/01/2026

Running a food business means there’s always something to source, order, pick up, and keep track of. Fork’s Shared Buying Club helps take some of that work off their plates! Members can access competitive pricing on ingredients and packaging, helping lower costs through collective buying power while saving time on sourcing and ordering. 🥳

With orders placed by and delivered to Fork and received by our team, it’s one less errand and one more way membership can help make the day-to-day of running a food business a little easier. Learn more about how to join Fork on our website!

09/25/2026

Check out all the amazing produce from our friends at Snell Farm (Buxton), Meservey Farms (Buxton), and (Windham)! 🍅🥬 We place farm orders for our members multiple times a week, handle receiving, and remove unnecessary barriers from the process of buying local, meaning all our members can focus on cooking and building their businesses!

The Shared Buying Club is available to our Community Members, which means even if you don't cook here in the kitchen, you can still utilize this amazing service. Enjoy competitive pricing through our leveraged buying power, free shipping from Webstaurant, and sourcing support. Learn more about how to become a member at forkfoodlab.com!

09/24/2026

The Common Ground Country Fair is one of those places where Maine’s food landscape really comes to life, bringing farmers, food producers, makers, and eaters together in one place. This year, three Fork Food Lab members will be part of the mix all weekend!

will be serving up their handmade empanadas, bringing their take on a classic comfort food to fairgoers looking for something delicious between workshops, exhibits, and a little shopping.

will be there, serving up their small-batch roasted coffee, roasted right in Portland. They focus on single-origin, fair-trade, and certified organic speciality coffees, so find them when you need an energy boost!

will also be at the fair, sharing their Maine-made sauces and putting a local spin on a staple that belongs on just about any plate. Nothin’ but Maine in the bottles!

We love seeing Fork members out in the community contributing to the places where Maine’s food economy comes together! From the kitchen at Fork to farmers markets, grocery shelves, restaurants, and events like Common Ground, these businesses are helping make Maine’s food landscape more diverse, creative, and connected.

If you’re headed to Unity this weekend, keep an eye out for Empanada Club, Cantilever Coffee, and Maine Gravy, grab something good to eat & a caffeine fix, and say hello!

09/17/2026

Our Shared Buying Club creates easier access, more affordable pricing, and streamlines the entire process to save oue members precious time and dollars. 🥳 From sourcing to receiving, the pressure is off our members so they can focus on what they do best; cooking & growing their businesses!

Shared Buying Club is included in our Community Membership, our most accessible tier, perfect for those with things like a cottage kitchen license, food photographers, bloggers, and more; anyone who may not need full use of our shared kitchen space, but who could benefit from and enjoy the perks of being a Fork member! Shared Buying Club, gigs & marketing opportunities, education, and a whole network of like-minded entrepreneurs are at your fingertips as a Community Member! Learn more on our website!

09/11/2026

What happens when three Maine farms have more tomatoes than they can sell fresh? 🍅

We process them!

Right now, Fork Food Lab is processing in-season tomatoes from three local farms for the Maine Marinara Collaborative. Instead of letting surplus or imperfect tomatoes go to waste, they’re being preserved now and will eventually become marinara sauce for institutional kitchens across Maine. This includes public schools, where qualifying purchases can be reimbursed through the Local Foods Fund, as well as hospitals, universities, and correctional facilities.

Less food waste. More Maine food on Maine plates.

Through this initiative s Fork Food Lab supports our robust agricultural growers, minimizes waste, and promotes sustainability and access to healthier foods.

09/03/2026

We just got in a fresh shipment of Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberries, available by the case at a great rate for our members, including those with Community Memberships! 🫐

Community Members access get to our Shared Buying Club, which includes sourcing and access to small local vendors, big distributors, and Webstaurant; you enjoy the perks of our collective buying power to save on ingredients, packaging, and more.

You’ll also get access to gig opportunities, enjoy features in our newsletter, and have a network of Maine food entrepreneurs who can help you grow.

More savings, more opportunities, and more support for your growing food business. 🌱

Learn more about membership at forkfoodlab.com and fill out a New Member Inquiry when you’re ready!

08/28/2026

You may have received an email today that appeared to come from our Interim Executive Director, Corinne Tompkins, with a subject line that reads “Invitation to Bid: Partnership Opportunity with Fork Food Lab”.

*Please disregard this email and do not click any links it contains. It is not official communication from our organization,** and we are working to get to the bottom where it originated.

We apologize for any confusion!

08/21/2026

Meet one of our newest members, Greenleaf & Sonder!

grew from a shared love of food, people, and the moments that happen around the table.

David O’Brien & Hayley Hastings are a husband-and-wife team who met working in hospitality and built a life around creating meaningful dining experiences. David brings his craft as a chef, while Hayley brings her w**e and beverage expertise along with a talent for crafting memorable, thoughtful dining moments.

Rooted in Maine, their work follows the rhythm of the seasons and celebrates the farmers, fishermen, and foragers who shape the place they call home. Through private chef experiences, pop-up dinners, and intimate events, they aim to share good food, good company, and a sense of connection that lingers long after the meal ends.

Ready to start or grow your own food business? At Fork Food Lab, membership means more than access to a shared kitchen. It means becoming part of a community built to help food businesses launch, grow, and thrive. With flexible membership options, shared resources, commercial equipment, and opportunities to connect with other food entrepreneurs, you can choose the level of support that makes sense for your business right now.

Visit our website to explore membership options, equipment and services, pricing, resources, and everything that's included.

08/13/2026

Meet , a fresh camping meal kit company bringing the flavors of Maine to wherever adventure takes you. Inspired by Maine’s outdoor culture and local food scene, Portage Eats creates thoughtfully curated meal kits featuring local ingredients and Maine-inspired dishes designed for glampers, car campers, RV travelers, Airbnb guests, and outdoor enthusiasts who want a delicious, convenient meal experience without the hassle of planning and prep.

Founded by a Registered Maine Guide with a passion for food, hospitality, and the outdoors, Portage Eats is the result of more than a decade of dreaming, exploring, and refining an idea to make outdoor dining easier and more memorable. After recently launching, Portage Eats is now focused on building partnerships with campgrounds, glamping destinations, vacation hosts, and tourism businesses across Maine to provide guests with a seamless, turnkey food experience that enhances their stay.

With a mission to help people spend less time planning and more time enjoying the journey, Portage Eats delivers “The flavors of Maine, wherever you explore.”

To learn more about how it works or place an order, head to portageeats.com 🌊🏕️

Ready to start or grow your own food business? Fork Food Lab offers flexible membership options, shared resources, commercial equipment, and a community of food entrepreneurs to help you take your next step. Even our Community Membership includes access to our Shared Buying Club to help save on ingredients and packaging.

Learn more about membership and everything Fork has to offer at forkfoodlab.com, then fill out our New Member Inquiry when you're ready to get started!

Address

95 Darling Avenue
South Portland, ME
04106

Telephone

+12075580881

Website

http://www.forkfoodlab.com/

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