Gujarat village stops cooking at home: How one shared kitchen in Chandanki is beating loneliness and boosting happiness through community living
dharasuta
Friday, May 1, 2026
In Gujarat's Chandanki village, a unique community kitchen and dining hall combats loneliness, especially among the elderly. Residents pay a small fee for daily, home-style meals, fostering connection and shared stories. This initiative, spearheaded by Poonambhai Patel, transforms mealtimes into vital social gatherings, proving that shared meals can build stronger, happier communities and offer a powerful antidote to isolation.
