Giving Back to Our Communities

Fidelis Care Presents Brady Market with $5,000 Food Insecurity Grant

In observance of National Nutrition Month, Fidelis Care presented a $5,000 grant to support Brady Market’s programs to combat food insecurity in the Syracuse region. The grant is part of $315,000 in donations by Fidelis Care to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of fighting hunger across New York State. Food insecurity impacts about one in 10 New York households.

“Nutrition is healthcare,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo. “Fidelis Care is committed to promoting health and well-being in Syracuse and communities across New York State. That begins by partnering with organizations like Brady Market to help families and individuals gain access to healthy, nutritious foods.”

Brady Market in Syracuse, operated by not-for-profit Brady Social Enterprises, Inc., is a grocery store with retail and wholesale operations, deli and catering, job training, and wraparound support services. It was inspired by the 70-plus year history of Brady Faith Center’s engagement with generations of individuals and families in some of the community’s most impoverished neighborhoods.

“Brady Market is very grateful for this Fidelis Care grant,” said Brady Faith Center Director Kevin Frank. “We absolutely can’t do what we do without wonderful partners. For many who live in the community, Brady Market is the only place to get fresh fruits and vegetables. We plan to use the Fidelis Care funding to take the lead in collaborating with 20 neighborhood organizations to deliver meals for 220 families. One of the wonderful things about this program is that our partner organizations know who needs food support the most. It’s just one of the ways that we are more than a market in this community.”

Lombardo added, “We know that one meal is not going to solve a family’s food insecurity, but these grants give us an opportunity to connect people with agencies and organizations like Brady Market to help them find the resources they need for long-term solutions.”

Fidelis Care takes pride in supporting the vital work of Brady Market and the other food insecurity grant recipients across New York State because no one should suffer from hunger. Click here to see the full list of Fidelis Care food insecurity grant recipient organizations.

Screener Program Provides Support to Families Impacted by Social Determinants of Health

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Fidelis Care’s innovative SDoH screener program was launched two years ago as a grassroots health equity initiative to address conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, and play that affect their health, well-being, and quality of life. Social Determinants of Health can affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes – particularly among vulnerable populations and in underserved areas.

The screener enables trained Fidelis Care representatives to assess an individual’s immediate needs and challenges related to SDoH through a brief series of questions covering areas such as access to transportation, food, and secure and safe housing. More than 450,000 Fidelis Care members have participated to date.

Click here to learn more about the different Social Determinants of Health and find available resources.

Learn how Fidelis Care impacts the communities we are privileged to serve.

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Fidelis Care Proudly Sponsors Women’s Day at The Great New York State Fair

8/30/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Corporate News, Member News

SYRACUSE, NY (August 30, 2023) – Fidelis Care, a New York State health plan covering more than 2.5 million residents, is excited to announce its sponsorship of Women’s Day at the Great New York State Fair. This partnership represents Fidelis Care’s continued commitment to supporting the health and well-being of women across New York State, female empowerment, and inclusivity.

Taking place on Wednesday August 30, Women’s Day at the Great New York State Fair will offer all attendees an array of activities and educational experiences, with a focus on encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

“Fidelis Care is proud to sponsor Women’s Day, giving us the opportunity to help empower women to focus on their health,” said Andi Gillentine, Fidelis Care Chief Operating Officer. “As a health insurance company dedicated to the health and wellness of individuals and families, we are thrilled to support an event that aligns with our core values.”

Free checkups will be available during a mini health fair at the Chevy Court Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Among the highlights will be a mobile mammogram bus, free dental screening from DentaQuest, and wellness discussions.

Fidelis Care is also sponsoring the Great New York State Fair’s Adopt a Family program. Fidelis Care has sponsored the Adopt a Family program since 2016, which provides vouchers for free admission, parking, and food for families that may be struggling and otherwise would not be able to attend. Through the Fair’s Adopt a Family program, Fidelis Care works with different community organizations to identify families in need. The program has served over 2,500 families since its inception and this year, 640 people are expected to attend the Fair through the program.

Representatives will be available at Fidelis Care’s booth in front of the Art and Home Center, near the Chevy Court Pavilion, to answer questions about health insurance, renewals, and help eligible residents apply for enrollment.

About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.5 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on X (formerly Twitter) at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.