Why We Exist
Eradicate Loneliness, One Gathering at a Time
Every moment shared is a wall broken down between strangers.
The Loneliness Epidemic
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness and isolation a public health crisis. Not a concern. Not a trend. A crisis.
15 cigarettes
Loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
1 in 2
Half of U.S. adults report measurable levels of loneliness.
29%
Increased risk of heart disease from social isolation.
The irony? We're more connected digitally than ever β and more alone physically than ever. We live inches from dozens of people and never learn their names.
Our Belief
A simpler cure
A shared moment. A table. A neighbor you haven't met yet.
Neighbour's Table makes it effortless to share moments with the people who live closest to you. No apps for strangers. No networking events. Just the most natural social act in human history β gathering together.
FROM OUR FOUNDER
I grew up in a tiny village in northern China with very humble beginnings. Even when we didn't have much, we always shared our dinner table with people less fortunate than us. Community, sharing, helping each other β it's deeply in my veins.
When I moved to North America, I realized this culture isn't shared widely β yet so many people are suffering from loneliness. How many of us eat dinner alone, in our little bubble, never meeting the neighbor two meters away?
It's time to break from our shells and build real human connection, one gathering at a time.
β Sissi Wang, Founder
Read the research behind our mission βFull Transparency
Where Your $2 Goes
Every booking includes $1 platform fee + $1 mission support. Here's exactly how we use it.
π§ $1 Platform Fee
Servers & infrastructure
60%Hosting, security, and keeping the platform fast and reliable.
Trust & safety
40%Building verification, moderation, and community support.
β€οΈ $1 Mission Support
Expanding to new buildings
40%Outreach and onboarding to bring Neighbour's Table to more communities.
Loneliness research
30%Funding studies on social connection and community well-being.
Community grants
30%Subsidizing events for neighbors who need it most.
Updated February 2026
Our Vision
What We're Building Toward
We're starting small β one building, one table, one gathering at a time. Here's what success looks like.
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Meals shared between neighbors who used to be strangers
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Real friendships formed across cultures and generations
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Buildings transformed from lonely hallways to living communities
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Every $1 contribution funding the next building's first table
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Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors.
β Chinese proverb
Join Us
Join the table
Every seat filled is a step toward a less lonely world.