Over the course of just one month, Lookout readers turned their engagement with local journalism into something tangible: putting food on tables across Lane County.
In December, Lookout Eugene-Springfield launched a month-long membership drive in support of Food for Lane County, aimed at addressing hunger in our region while expanding access to independent reporting. Thanks to community support, the results are inspiring.
In 32 days, the membership drive — amplified by Food for Lane County’s matching donor — generated $6,056, providing the equivalent of 12,112 meals for our neighbors. That matters in a county where roughly 15% of residents experience food insecurity, as Lookout contributor Lauren Kessler explores in Lookout’s three-part food-insecurity series. Together, Lauren’s reporting and the giveback effort created a bridge between understanding an issue and helping to address it…