“Food insecurity is a major concern in Monroe County. This ARPA funding is a way for Trillium Health’s patients to get a healthier variety of food at no cost while giving families the option to choose what they want. Monroe County fully supports Trillium Health’s mission of a holistic approach to a healthier community,” Bello said in a statement. “Thank you to my colleagues at the County Legislature for approving this funding and Congressman Morelle and Senators Gillibrand and Schumer for securing these transformative funds.”

“Trillium Health is grateful to Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, the Monroe County Legislature, Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Joe Morelle for allocating ARPA funds to support our food program and connect individuals to care,” the president and CEO of Trillium Health, Jason Barnecut-Kearns, said in a statement. “Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes, and it’s increasingly considered a critical public health issue. The ARPA funds will allow us to significantly expand the number of people that we serve in our food program. It will also help to support our Medical Care Managers, who will connect members of the community to a variety of programs and services, leading to a fully comprehensive approach to healthcare. At Trillium Health, we’re proud to serve everyone that walks through our doors regardless of their ability to pay - ensuring that everyone receives the high quality, compassionate, judgment-free care that they deserve.”