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“South Central Los Angeles [is the] home of the drive-thru and the drive-by. Funny thing is, the drive-thrus are killing more people than the drive-bys.”

Quote by Ron Finley

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Ron Finley is a social activist and gardener known for promoting community gardens and healthy eating in Los Angeles. He is committed to improving the health of urban communities by growing and promoting local food to combat the prevalence of unhealthy food options. more

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