Food Bank CEO Discusses Ongoing Fight Against Food Insecurity in Northeast Georgia

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley,

Kate Regan

Published November 18, 2023 at 10:10 AM EST

Some grocery stores are using subtle cues to point out good food choices.

Our look at food insecurity continues now with Erin Barger, President and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Founded in 1992, the organization serves 14 counties in the area. She spoke earlier this year to WUGA’s Alexia Ridley.

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Alexia Ridley

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!

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