Gujarat village bans home cooking and serves meals from one community kitchen

Published on 30 April 2026

Elderly loneliness is the real ingredient

In Gujarat’s Chandanki village, residents don’t cook at home. Instead, everyone’s meals are prepared in a central kitchen and served in a community hall. Started to tackle loneliness among the elderly, the system offers nutritious food in exchange for a monthly fee—turning everyday dining into a lively social ritual.

All meals are prepared centrally in one kitchen
Meals are served in a community hall, not homes
The program targets loneliness among elderly residents
Nutritious meals come with a monthly fee

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Gujarat village bans home cooking and serves meals from one community kitchen

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