What began as a simple idea on the Nextdoor app in 2022 has grown into a nationwide movement to combat loneliness and spark real-world connection. The Longest Table hosts volunteer-led communal potlucks in public spaces, inviting neighbors to share a meal—and a moment of belonging.
We’re rebuilding community one table at a time.”
— Maryam Banikarim, Co-founder
Key Outcomes
- 79% of participants reported feeling less lonely
- 82% felt inspired to get more involved locally
- 87% connected with someone new
- 90% said they feel more positive about their neighborhood
With support from the Nextdoor Foundation’s largest single grant, The Longest Table is now helping communities across the country turn strangers into neighbors—one meal at a time.
