NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The 27th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Fund Drive kicks off at 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 and ends at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.

The drive is hosted by Classic Rock 106.9 The Fox (WAFX) and FM99 (WNOR). WAVY’s Hampton Roads Show is also a proud sponsor of the drive and will be on site at the Hampton location to help kick things off.

“Our generous listeners, staff, and clients look forward to many of our events each and every year. However, the annual Mayflower Marathon is always at the top of the must attend list,” said Carol Commander, WNOR and WAFX General Manager. “In good times and bad, they have opened their cupboards and wallets to help the area food banks. We appreciate the support of the entire community in supporting our Mayflower Marathon’s mission to end hunger.”

The food drive will run around-the-clock at the following five locations:

• Lynnhaven Mall, 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach – Nov. 17-18-19
  ‘Round-the-clock donations will be accepted in the parking lot off of S Lynnhaven Mall entrance.
• Kroger Marketplace, 1017 University Blvd., Suffolk
  Fri.  11/17:   7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Sat. 11/18:   7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Sun. 11/19:  7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Kroger at Coliseum Central, 1050 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton – Nov. 17-18-19
  ‘Round-the-clock donations will be accepted in the Kroger parking lot
• Kroger, 5007-2 Victory Blvd., Yorktown
  Fri.  11/17:   7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Sat. 11/18:   7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Sun. 11/19:  7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Moyock Welcome Center, 106 Caratoke Hwy., Moyock, N.C.
  Fri.  11/17:   7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Sat. 11/18:   7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Those who wish to give can simply drive through with their donations.

The top suggested items to donate:

– Turkeys, Hams and all of the traditional Thanksgiving 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

There will also be an online donation option for anyone unable to visit one of the sites in person. Click here to donate to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Click here to donate to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Last year, the drive collected enough food and monetary donations to provide more than 730,000 meals.

For complete details about the food drive visit FM99.com or 1069theFox.com.