The City of Commerce has some of the worst air pollution in Los Angeles County and is lacking in a resource many of us take for granted: shade. The nonprofit TreePeople is attempting to remedy those problems — and address the issue of food insecurity — with a simple solution. They’re delivering free fruit trees to Commerce residents. Locals say the apple, peach, and apricot trees are making them feel a new sense of pride and stewardship in their properties.
TreePeople organizer Miguel Vargas delivering fruit trees. Photo Credit: Courtesy of TreePeople
TreePeople organizer Bryan Medina delivering fruit trees. Photo Credit: Courtesy of TreePeople