The United States Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life—and anyone can end up in the position.

Author Archives: Maria Sestito
Maria Sestito is an award-winning journalist and writer living in the Coachella Valley. Her work has appeared in publications across the country, including USA Today, and she previously covered health and aging at The Desert Sun. In addition to freelancing, she writes a regular newsletter focused on self-help and psychology at mariasestito.substack.com.