COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Ameren Illinois employees collected and delivered more than 20,000 pounds of food to local pantries across Central and Southern Illinois this Thanksgiving season. This effort marks the fourth consecutive year of the company's employee-led food drive.

"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."

Participation increased this year, with 4,000 more pounds of food collected compared to last year. Forty-two Ameren Illinois operating locations contributed, with top contributors including the Robinson Operating Center, Fleet Services, the Pittsfield Oper

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