1st Place, Features Writing SFJ

First place: Lauren Kessler, Lookout Eugene-Springfield (Ore.), “Food Insecurity in Lane County”

Judge’s comments: The writing is vivid; the reporting is deep. This project could have gotten lost in the sheer amount of data that is dealt with, but the reporter instead framed the wealth of information into a well-executed series.

https://www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2026/6/8/sfj-features-contest-winners-division-1