Hope & Main

Nonprofit food business incubator providing an integrated system of accessible resources, technical education and serving as a voice of advocacy.

Our mission is to empower an inclusive community of entrepreneurs to jumpstart and cultivate thriving food businesses that are the foundation of a more just, sustainable and resilient local food economy.

05/31/2026

The wait is over! 🎉 Our market opens THIS FRIDAY and we couldn’t be more excited. Fresh finds, local makers, and good vibes all day long. Friday plans? Consider them LOCKED IN. See you there! 💛

bakes

sweets

El Patron_ri

seafood
’s Bites
of.fancy

05/22/2026

ATTENTION ALL HOPE & MAIN SUPPORTERS!
We are looking for volunteers for our Summer Makers Market that has now moved to Fridays from 4-7PM!
Join us on Fridays from 4:00–7:00 PM on the front lawn of Hope & Main (691 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885) as we bring together local food makers, farmers, and community members for a fun and vibrant market experience.
Volunteer opportunities include:
✨ Set-up and break-down
✨ Greeting shoppers and vendors
✨ Assisting with kids’ activities
✨ Supporting general market operations
Whether you can help at one market or throughout the season, we’d love to have you on our team!
Interested in volunteering? Email Jebeth (JB) at [email protected]!
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected local food community!

05/20/2026

We’re baaaack! Hope & Main Makers Market is returning on a new night… FRIDAY! Bringing back the icons plus lots of new members waiting to be your next favorite food obsession. Kick off your weekend with us!

bakes

sweets

El Patron_ri

seafood
’s Bites
of.fancy

05/15/2026

ATTENTION ALL HOPE & MAIN SUPPORTERS!

We are looking for volunteers for our Summer Makers Market that has now moved to Fridays from 4-7PM!

Join us on Fridays from 4:00–7:00 PM on the front lawn of Hope & Main (691 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885) as we bring together local food makers, farmers, and community members for a fun and vibrant market experience.

Volunteer opportunities include:
✨ Set-up and break-down
✨ Greeting shoppers and vendors
✨ Assisting with kids’ activities
✨ Supporting general market operations

Whether you can help at one market or throughout the season, we’d love to have you on our team!

Interested in volunteering? Email Jebeth (JB) at [email protected]!

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected local food community! 💚

04/20/2026

What a day for Rhode Island food!

This year’s RI Tabletop Show was our biggest yet.
76 exhibitors. More than 300 buyers.

The largest collection of RI-made products anywhere.

Grateful to host this alongside our partners Farm Fresh Rhode Island and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, and for the chance to connect local makers directly with wholesale buyers to help them grow and scale.

Congratulations to our 2026 Best in Show winners, voted by the buyers themselves.

The talent!!!

04/01/2026

This is me, 58 years ago, blowing out candles on my fifth birthday with my beautiful mother, Phyllis. 🎂

I don’t remember what I wished for. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t building Rhode Island’s first food business incubator.

And yet, here we are.

For more than a quarter of my life, I’ve been working on a dream called Hope & Main. It’s rooted in a simple belief: people deserve the chance to grow where they are planted.

Because of you, that belief is real. Over six years of 401Gives, you’ve helped raise more than $231,000 ‼️and shown up in incredible numbers.

Today is the final day.

If you’ve already given, thank you. 🙏 If you’ve been thinking about it, there’s still time.

Let’s finish strong together.✨

With gratitude
Lisa Raiola, Hope & Main President and Birthday Girl 🎈🎉💕

03/31/2026

For the next 36 hours, Rhode Island is showing up for what matters 💛

When you give to Hope & Main, you’re not just supporting food—you’re investing in ownership, opportunity, and local dreams. You’re helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into income and build stronger communities. Photo credits: Saleeba Studios
Link to 401Gives in bio

02/24/2026

❄️ This is *snow* time to retreat! ❄️ Small businesses are vulnerable, and sales opportunities like our Fresh Batch Market are truly a lifeline that keeps their operations running.

‼️This is why we are STILL ON FOR THURSDAY! We will still be open 4-7pm, and we hope you'll still be here, too‼️

We've promised these vendors an evening that will support their businesses, and we're going to do everything we can to keep that promise 💫

Our parking lot and walkways will be plowed, sanded, and traversable. The building will be cozy and warm, as will the smiles and samples 😊

We are counting on you, neighbors! Let's show up for small business together 💛💛💛

p.s. Remember! If you don't want to drive or find parking, we're a direct stop on the #60 RIPTA 🚌

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02/17/2026

Make this year’s RI Home Show+ a priority stop.

The brand-new showcase Rhode Island Food Makers Marketplace brought to you by Hope & Main is where you get the opportunity to sample and discover local food brands you’ll love, PLUS so much more at the RI Home Show+!

📆 April 10–12
www.rihomeshow.com

02/06/2026

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Address

691 Main Street
Warren, RI
02885

Telephone

+14012457400

Website

http://www.makefoodyourbusiness.org/

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