Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America

In Hiltonia, a neighborhood in Trenton, New Jersey, residents gather for a potluck as part of the America’s Potluck initiative, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. As loneliness and social divisions increase, these culinary gatherings aim to strengthen community ties. Experts emphasize that while these meals can bring neighbors together, lasting relationships depend on the interactions that follow.