Congolese Community of Scranton

A growing number of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo call Scranton home. To provide fresh food and savings, the community tends to a garden in the middle of South Scranton.

The Congolese Community of Scranton grows fresh food for their community in South Scranton. They're looking for more land and in the future hope to donate fresh produce to community organizations.

On June 30, 1960 the Democratic Republic of Congo gained independence from Belgium. The decades since have brought political turmoil and violence to the mineral-rich country in Africa. Many natives were forced to flee and found new homes in Scranton. They marched through the city’s downtown on Sunday to call for peace and justice in Congo.