COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Nov. 24, 2025) — Ameren Illinois employees turned generosity into action this Thanksgiving season, collecting and delivering over 20,000 pounds of food to local pantries across the state. This marks the fourth consecutive year of the company’s employee-led food drive, and participation continues to grow with 4,000 more pounds raised than last year. Through friendly competition, 42 Ameren Illinois operating locations worked together to stock shelves for families in need.
“Helping the food pantries that serve individuals and families in the communities where we live and work means a lot to our co-workers,” said Luke Wollin, Vice President of Electric Operations. “What makes this effort special is that it’s 100% employee driven.”
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Food insecurity remains a critical issue. 14% of U.S. households reported experiencing food insecurity in 2025, and in Illinois, 1.65 million residents—about one in eight—struggle to access enough food. Children and seniors are among the most impacted.
About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois delivers energy to 1.2 million electric and more than 800,000 natural gas customers throughout central and southern Illinois. Our service territory covers more than 1,200 communities and 43,700 square miles and our mission is to power the quality of life. For more information, visit AmerenIllinois.com. Follow us at @AmerenIllinois or Facebook.com/AmerenIllinois.