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"I saw an Instagram post from owner Willie Jenkins saying both Sammich Shoppe locations are in danger of closing; the original Inglewood spot opened in 2018 and the USC/University Park location debuted barely a year ago. The shop built a fan base with sandwiches that favor air fryer–prepared ingredients over deep-fried, and Jenkins—who was in a life-altering head-on collision in 2022 on the same day he received health department approval for the USC location—is still recovering from head, leg, and back injuries while operating two businesses; he employs formerly incarcerated individuals and recently posted a GoFundMe asking the community for support." - Mona Holmes