community meal
Neighbors eating together
A community meal is a gathering where people share food together, typically organized by churches, civic groups, or neighborhoods.
The emphasis is on fellowship and inclusion rather than the food itself—often free or low-cost, open to anyone who shows up.
The shelter hosts a community meal every Thursday evening.
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- potluck dinnerShared meal, random dishes
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- supperEvening repast
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- church outreachchurch outreach, neighborhood outreach, homeless outreach, gospel outreach, outreach event
- community servicefood pantry, Peace Corps, soup kitchen, AmeriCorps, homeless shelter
- shared experiencesbonding, friendship, teamwork, trust, empathy
- ecovillageecovillage, cohousing, village council, land trust, off-grid living
- VaisakhiAmritsar, Golden Temple, gurdwara, Punjab, Panj Pyare
- gatheringsgathering, gatherings, parties, party, reunion
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