PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – As we head into the holiday season, help our local food banks at the FM99 and 106.9’s 28th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Funds Drive. Sonja Morrell with FM 99 and 106.9 The Fox joined HRS with the details on how you can help those in our community during the holidays.
DETAILS:
Donate food and money Nov. 22-24, 2024 at Lynnhaven Mall, the Kroger’s at Coliseum Central, North Suffolk, and Tabb, and at the Moyock Welcome Center.
All donations benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, and the Foodbank of the Albemarle.
This year’s shirt will be available for a $25 donation while supplies last!
WHERE TO DONATE: 5 LOCATIONS
1. KROGER AT COLISEUM CENTRAL
1050 W. Mercury Blvd. | HAMPTON – NOV 22-23-24
‘Round-the-clock donations will be accepted in the Kroger parking lot.
Starts 5:30 a.m. Friday and runs through 3 p.m. Sunday.
2. LYNNHAVEN MALL
701 Lynnhaven Parkway. | VIRGINIA BEACH – NOV 22-23-24
‘Round-the-clock donations will be accepted in the parking lot off of S Lynnhaven Mall entrance.
Starts 5:30 a.m. Friday and runs through 3 p.m. Sunday.
3. KROGER
5007 Victory Blvd. | TABB | YORKTOWN – NOV 22-23-24
Same location as last year
Fri. 11/22: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. 11/23: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun. 11/24: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
4. KROGER
1017 University Blvd. | SUFFOLK – NOV 22-23-24
Same location as last year
Fri. 11/22: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. 11/23: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun. 11/24: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
5. MOYOCK WELCOME CENTER
106 Caratoke Hwy. | MOYOCK – NOV 22-23
Same location as last year
Fri. 11/22: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. 11/23: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All donations collected in Virginia Beach and Suffolk will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. All donations collected in Hampton and Tabb will go to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. All donations collected in Moyock will go to the Foodbank of the Albemarle.
DONATE ONLINE
Donate ONLINE to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
Donate ONLINE to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Donate ONLINE to the Foodbank of the Albemarle
WHAT TO DONATE: (check expiration dates before donating!)
– Turkeys, Hams and all of the traditional sides.
– Lean Canned Protein – peanut butter, tuna, chicken, turkey, beans.
– Fruits and Vegetables – canned fruits and vegetables, pasta sauce, 100% fruit juice, fruit preserves, dried fruit.
– Whole Grains – cereal, pasta, oatmeal, family-size box rice, crackers.
– Meals – soups, stews, boxed meals, canned pasta.
– Money – cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.