To the editor, Spring is in the air â a time to look forward to gardens, farmerâs markets and eating our favorite fresh fruits and vegetables. I wanted to take a moment to pause and raise up our neighbors who face barriers in obtaining healthy food. One in six Ohioans lack consistent access to adequate food to support an active, healthy life, and more than 19 percent of Athens County residents are food insecure. This issue impacts people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and it contributes to poor health outcomes and obesity. Food insecure adults are disproportionately impacted by diabetes and high blood pressure.