Largest donation ever raised through annual event by Alliant Energy Foundation
MADISON, WI – (September 30, 2025) – The Alliant Energy Foundation raised $550,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 19 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event. This year also included a record number of sponsors supporting the cause.
In total, the event has raised nearly $7 million for hunger relief and provided over 30 million meals to help those facing food insecurity. Hosted annually during Hunger Action Month in September, Drive Out Hunger is Alliant Energy’s annual golf event and signature fundraiser connecting Alliant Energy’s business partners across the country to programs that alleviate hunger.
Funds raised from Drive Out Hunger will be distributed to seven local food banks serving more than 100 counties where Alliant Energy provides service, including:
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Funding from Drive Out Hunger will continue to support mobile food pantry programs, especially in rural and underserved areas across Iowa and Wisconsin. These mobile pantries bring food directly to communities that lack permanent food bank infrastructure, increasing access for families in need.
Funds will also be used to support trucks and equipment that enable food banks to rescue surplus food from farms and retailers as well as deliver fresh and shelf-stable items to partner agencies, schools and pantries.
“We are proud of the significant support we are able to provide to local food banks in collaboration with business partners from around the country,” said Aimee Davis, Alliant Energy Foundation Board Chair. “These investments improve logistics and expand the reach of food banks across the communities Alliant Energy serves in Iowa and Wisconsin. Next year, the 20th anniversary of the event, we aim to continue this upward trend of support and positive community impact. We are also proud of our employee volunteerism, which helps us carry out our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.”
Throughout Hunger Action Month in September, Alliant Energy encouraged its employees to volunteer and support hunger and food insecurity programs. Many spent time at mobile food pantries and food packing events.
‘Hunger and Housing’ is a key giving area for the Alliant Energy Foundation. In addition, the Alliant Energy Foundation supports programs that promote workforce readiness, environmental stewardship and community safety and engagement
About the Alliant Energy Foundation:
The Alliant Energy Foundation is a philanthropic organization created by Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) and is operated as a separate entity led by its own board of directors. The Foundation is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where Alliant Energy employees, retirees and customers live and work. The Foundation, which is funded solely by Alliant Energy shareowners, seeks to further the corporation’s goal of being a good corporate citizen and contributing member of society. The Foundation is committed to building partnerships rooted in diverse perspectives that bring more equitable outcomes and greater impact. Since 1998, the Foundation has contributed more than $76 million to innovative projects and local nonprofits. For more information, visit . alliantenergy.com/foundation.
About Alliant Energy:
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to approximately 1 million electric and 430,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy’s mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) are Alliant Energy’s two public energy companies. Alliant Energy is a component of Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index and the S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
