106.9 The Fox & FM99 Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food & Fund Drive
November 21, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Fill the Holidays with Hope & Nourishment
This holiday season, join 106.9 The Fox and FM99 for the 29th Annual Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive, presented by Bud’s Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric and hosted by Kroger at Coliseum Central. Together, we can bring joy, nourishment, and hope to families across the greater Virginia Peninsula.
The event benefits Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and takes place November 21–23, 2025.
The Mayflower Marathon is our largest holiday food drive, helping to provide thousands of meals for local children, families, seniors, and veterans experiencing food insecurity.
With the rising cost of living and the increasing price of food, many of our neighbors are facing new financial challenges. Food often takes the backburner when budgets are stretched thin and difficult choices must be made about rent, utilities, or medication. Your generosity helps ensure no one has to go without nourishment this holiday season.
It’s not always easy to ask for help, but it’s easy to give. This 57½-hour drive-through food collection makes donating simple. Just pull up, pop your trunk, and volunteers will unload your donations for you.
How To Give
Donate Food:
Your contributions of nonperishable items are essential. Our most-needed items include:
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Mac and Cheese
- Canned fruit, applesauce, or fruit cups (in juice or unsweetened)
- Canned proteins (chicken, tuna, Spam, Vienna sausages, potted meat)
- Canned vegetables (green beans, corn, yams, potatoes, mixed vegetables)
- Cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix
- Pasta and pasta sauces
- Rice (white or brown)
- Boxed meal kits and instant potatoes
- Condiments and gravy
- Canned or dried beans
Donate Funds:
Every $1 donated provides nearly three meals for our neighbors in need. Click this link to make an online contribution.
Drive Through Locations:
Kroger – Coliseum Central (RiverPointe Shopping Center)
1050 W. Mercury Blvd, Hampton
Open continuously from Friday, 5:30am through Sunday, 3pm
Kroger – Kiln Creek Shopping Center
5007-2 Victory Blvd, Tabb/Yorktown
Friday and Saturday: 7am – 7pm
Sunday: 7am – 3pm
Want to Do More?
We can help you organize your own food collection or online fundraising campaign. Contact Christina Bosco, Community Engagement & Events Manager, at cbosco@hrfoodbank.org for ideas and supplies to get started.