Growing Hope is a key player in growing our local food economy. We support startup food businesses and small farmers through the Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen, capacity building trainings, and by creating connections between local growers, buyers, and consumers. We participate in networks and coalitions that advocate for food systems.

The Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen

The Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen provides an accessible space for startup food businesses looking to take their business to the next level. Learn More

Workshops for Farmers & Food Businesses

Growing Hope partners with local experts to provide free educational trainings for food entrepreneurs and farmers looking to start or scale up their food… Learn More

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of free workshop attendees reported increased awareness of local business resources

local food entrepreneurs and farmers attended our free workshops in 2019

local makers used our Incubator Kitchen to start or expand their business in 2019

Your Dollars Support Local Food Entrepreneurs

Growing Hope creates opportunities and resources for local food entrepreneurs to start or expand their business. Your dollars help to uplift these small businesses so that our local food system and economy thrive.