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Fighting Food Insecurity

Feeding America’s latest Map the Meal Gap study shows more than 2.6 million New Yorkers, or 13.6% of the population, face food insecurity. The United States Department of Agriculture reports significant disparities, with higher rates among Black and Hispanic households.


Fidelis Care is committed to fighting food insecurity. Access to nutritious foods is a key way to improve health. Hunger can cause chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. We have several programs to help get healthy food to people in need. We partner with organizations and local farmers across New York. Some of our programs are:

Veggies to Go

Fidelis Care’s Veggies to Go program gives away bags of healthy fruits and vegetables to individuals and families in need across New York State. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in partnership with local farmers and distributors statewide. The events also feature information on healthy eating, including Fidelis Care’s ‘Lunchology’recipe sheets.

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Backpack Heroes

Backpack Heroes, launched in 2016, is an initiative designed to help fight weekend hunger coordinated by Fidelis Care, The Food Bank of Northeastern New York, and WRGB-Channel 6. Through the program, participating students receive backpacks full of food each Friday to help ensure they do not go hungry over the weekend when they are not in school. Each year, Backpack Heroes is supported by caring community members, whose donations help to fund the Food Bank’s Backpack Program. Over the past nine years, Backpack Heroes has raised over $715,000 for local Capital Region students.

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Foodsmart

Foodsmart helps eligible members eat healthier with free nutrition coaching through virtual visits. The program also provides assistance in meal planning. Members may be eligible to receive up to $125 in Foodsmart Bucks (digital grocery money). Tips on managing weight, diabetes, or other health conditions are available too. Visit Foodsmart's site to learn more about their program.



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Food Insecurity Grant Program

Fidelis Care distributed $122,000 in food insecurity grants to 30 community-based organizations in New York in 2024. The grants reflect Fidelis Care’s commitment to combating food insecurity and enhancing community health by partnering with organizations that serve vulnerable populations across New York. By supporting these 30 community organizations, Fidelis Care addresses a foundational barrier to health.

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Fidelis Care Food Insecurity Grant Recipients

  • Artists Athletes Activists - New York City
  • Capital District Latinos - Albany County
  • Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill - Westchester County
  • Catholic Charities Roots & Wings – Chenango County
  • Catholic Charities - Genesee County
  • Catholic Charities - Westchester County
  • Delaware Opportunities - Delaware County
  • Family Life Worship Center - Nassau County
  • Food Bank of the Southern Tier - Chemung County
  • God’s Love We Deliver - New York City
  • Greater Syracuse Southside Homeowners Association - Onondaga County
  • Hamilton Madison House - New York City
  • Haitian Americans United for Progress - Brooklyn/Queens
  • Hope 7 Community Center - Rensselaer County
  • HopeLine Food Pantry - Bronx
  • House of Concern - Seneca County
  • Islamic Circle of North America - Brooklyn/Queens
  • Island Harvest - Niagara County
  • Johnson City Wildcat Food Pantry and Clothing Closet - Broome County
  • Long Island Cares - Suffolk County
  • Massachusetts Avenue Project - Erie County
  • Mother Teresa's Cupboard - Broome County
  • Niagara Falls Schools - Niagara County
  • NY Common Pantry - New York City
  • People’s Place - Ulster County
  • Proyecto Faro - Rockland County
  • Self-Help Community Services - New York City
  • St. John’s Bread and Life - Brooklyn
  • State Street Presbyterian Food Pantry - Schenectady County
  • Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless - Sullivan County

Behavioral Health Equity

Access to behavioral healthcare and wellness programs ensures healthy individuals. Fidelis Care is dedicated to helping improve access to behavioral health services and outcomes.


 

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Rural Health Equity

Fidelis Care gave $128,000 in rural health grants to nine local organizations in New York. These groups focus on helping people in rural communities, especially those with low incomes and high needs.



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Maternal Health Equity

Fidelis Care offers special programs and works with providers and community partners to address maternal health issues through education, outreach, and community events.



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