Man Grows Food on Traffic Island, Has Donated 20,000 Pounds of Produce to People in Need

Man Grows Food on Traffic Island, Has Donated 20,000 Pounds of Produce to People in Need
Courtesy of Beverly Farms Gardens
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A Beverly, Massachusetts, man is growing vegetables on a traffic island and donating them to people in need. Since 2016, the philanthropist has donated over 20,000 pounds (approx. 9,072 kg) of vegetables to the homeless community, local food pantries, and charities serving low-income families.

John Fallon, 61, grew up in Beverly Farms and learned how to garden from his Irish immigrant father. Since retiring from a career as a test engineer, Fallon has become an advocate for economic and social justice.