Rows of soda bottles along the aisles of Galco's
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Family owned and operated for over 100 years, Galco's Soda Pop Stop sets the standard for iconoclastic mom & pop shops everywhere. Like his father before him, John Nese tends aisles crammed with over 400+ kinds of soda, but if you're looking for Sprite, you'd better try 7-Eleven. At Galco's you can find all manner of root beer, cream soda, ginger beer, brews and sarsaparillas, but no mass market commercial brands. Beyond offering an ode to soda pop and micro brews, Galco's and John Nese have become a symbol of longevity and success for both Highland Park and small business owners throughout Northeast Los Angeles.
Above, owner of longtime Highland Park fixture Galco's Soda Pop Stop John Nese describes the history of the shop's various locations and its roles in the community.
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CHANGE BEGINS AT HOME
Even with all the efforts for change from political, medical and public health communities, change ultimately begins at home. Consumers must begin to educate themselves and take action toward making healthier more just food decisions.
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ENSURING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN
Children face enormous health risks because of the current system; therefore addressing child nutrition in government entities and in the home is critical to foster a new generation that will hopefully make conscious food choices.
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CHANGE AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
Food change can easily begin at the community level with community gardens. Not only do these gardens increase food access, but they also transform neighborhoods in need of something beautiful and positive to identify with.
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THE SMALL FARM SOLUTION: BUILDING A HYPER LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM
Building a hyper local food system will ensure food security for everyone in the urban core, with local farmers once again supplying the city's demand with healthy produce.
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