Call to Action: Community Gardens, Urban Farms at Risk
Submitted by mfalcon on
Community gardening and farming has been transformative for refugee communities living in Philadelphia. These green spaces not only provide access to healthy food, but also serve as a cultural bridge between new families and other residents. Many refugees have agricultural roots, and the opportunity to grow food allows them to contribute to their new neighborhoods while making a foreign city feel more like home. Staff from area refugee resettlement agencies are working to promote and expand refugee gardening in Philadelphia.