Community Welcome Dinners
Our Welcome Dinners bring refugee families and local families together to build cross-cultural connections and strengthen our community.
How it works
Sign up to attend through our partner organization, The Service Collective
Cook or buy a food you love to contribute to the potluck
Join the dinner to welcome newcomer families and eat delicious food!
"My favorite part was the welcome they gave us. There was so much love."
— Mom from El Salvador
Creating Community Connections
Community Welcome Dinners create a warm, welcoming environment for newly-arrived refugee families in New York City and foster cross-cultural relationships with local families. The dinners provide an opportunity for newcomers to build community and earn money while sharing their unique culture and cuisine.
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You're invited to join our potluck dinners with your whole family (all ages welcome) and bring a dish that's meaningful to you! Registration required (one month before the dinner, create an account and sign up with our partner organization, The Service Collective).
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Fill out our interest form to be alerted when registration opens.
Spring 2026 Dinner Dates
Location: Montague Street, Downtown Brooklyn​​
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January 28
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February 25
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March 18
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April 22​
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May 27
