[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE GENEROSITY OF AMERIGROUP GEORGIA AND THE GEORGIA 
                           MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
generosity of Amerigroup Georgia and the Georgia Mountain Food Bank for 
their efforts to fight malnutrition through a customized food box 
program.
  The food box program was started in 2016 by Georgia Mountain Food 
Bank and Good News Clinic to provide nutritious food boxes to food-
insecure Northeast Georgians. Due to its success, the program began 
collaborating with the Long Street Clinic, through which it provided 
food boxes tailored to the needs of diabetics.
  Through the faithful work of these organizations, North Georgians 
struggling with poverty and health challenges are getting the 
nutritional support they need. The recent receipt of grant money 
provided by Amerigroup Georgia, a health insurance and managed health 
care provider, will enable the Georgia Mountain Food Bank to reach more 
North Georgians in need.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Amerigroup Georgia and the Georgia Mountain Food 
Bank as they continue to forge local partnerships to serve members of 
our community.

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