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Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America

Al Jazeera · WorldNews · 2026-09-06

Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America

As loneliness and social divisions grow in the United States, communities are turning to potlucks, communal dinners and other food-based gatherings. Experts say these meals can bring neighbours to the same table, but lasting relationships depend on what happens after the dishes are cleared. The July 5 America’s Potluck initiative encouraged people in every state to host or attend a potluck, with communities in all 50 states participating.

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