America's Potluck - July 5th, 2026

What is America's Potluck?

America's Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join with one another to share a fun, communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging and fostering interactions among people from all walks of life.

Why Sunday, July 5, 2026?

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that tied our nation together. The tradition of Sunday dinner invites us to slow down, serve others, and connect with one another. Through dialogue and a shared meal, we can promote our common bonds and honor the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

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How can you get involved?

Join the movement to build connections within your community by spreading the word and planning to host a potluck on July 5, 2026. Better yet, walk across the street (or the hall) to find a neighbor to co-host the potluck with you

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Resources


State-specific recipes courtesy of America's Test Kitchen


Promotional Video


Media alert / press release template

America's Potluck Tools to Connect, Share, and Decorate

Our Media Toolkit includes:

  • State-specific recipes courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen
  • Promotional video
  • Media alert / press release template
  • Social media posts and graphic templates
  • Digital poster and neighborhood invitations
  • DIY flag project to decorate for the potluck
  • Suggested games, icebreaker activities, and discussion questions
  • Road closure procedures and requests for city/community council support
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Social media posts, graphic templates 

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DIY Flag Decoration

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America's Potluck Logo

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DIY Buntings in Color

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DIY Buntings (Color Your Own)

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America's Potluck Video

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Participating State and Territory 250th Anniversary Commissions

Arizona
California
Colorado
Delaware
Hawaii
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Montana
Nevada
North Dakota
New Mexico
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wyoming
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Delaware
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
So. Carolina
So. Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wyoming

See the full list of commissions with websites:

National Partner Resources

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Our Partners

More Perfect
Interfaith America
Made By Us
America's Test Kitchen
Search for Common Ground
The Junior League
The Dignity Index
Disagree Better
Longer Tables
America's Test Kitchen
Listen First Project
One Million Truths
Chamber of Connection
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