MADISON, WI - (October 26, 2026) – The Alliant Energy Foundation raised $1.2 million to support local food programs across Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 20 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event and doubled the amount raised in 2025.
Drive Out Hunger is the annual golf event and signature fundraiser for the Alliant Energy Foundation, connecting business partners across the country to raise funds benefitting programs that alleviate hunger across Iowa and Wisconsin. In total, the event has raised over $8 million for hunger relief and provided over 40 million meals to help those facing food insecurity. This year’s 20th anniversary celebration also included a record of 91 sponsors supporting the cause.
Proceeds raised from Drive Out Hunger will be distributed to local organizations to address the needs of today, while also designating funds to serve longer-term hunger needs into the future.
“We are proud of the significant support we are able to provide during our 20th anniversary Drive Out Hunger event in collaboration with business partners from around the country,” said Andy Kitslaar, Executive Director, Alliant Energy Foundation. “These investments will support underserved areas across Iowa and Wisconsin and include mobile pantries that bring food directly to communities lacking 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.”
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 $78 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 more than 1 million electric and 435,000 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 wholly-owned subsidiaries. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.