PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with ongoing economic challenges and inflation, many families in our area are continuing to struggle to meet basic needs. 106.9 The Fox and FM-99’s 27th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Fund Drive is hoping to help those families put food on the table this holiday season. Sonja Morrell is the marketing director and on-air personality at the stations and shared why this cause is so important.

106.9 The Fox and FM-99’s 27th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Fund Drive runs Nov. 17 through Nov. 19. The Lynnhaven and Hampton locations are taking donations around the clock. For more information on drop off donation sites, visit FM99.com or 1069TheFox.com.

This segment of The Hampton Roads Show is sponsored by Papa Johns Pizza of Hampton Roads.