Mayflower Marathon Raises More Than $236,000 for Open Pantry

SPRINGFIELD — Last week, for the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted its Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Open Pantry of Springfield.

This year, the tradition returned to MGM Springfield for the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. Bax & Nagle broadcast for 52 hours while collecting non-perishable food donations for Open Pantry. As the Open Pantry continues to see growing demand for its services, the need for donations of non-perishable food items is constant.

The outpouring of support from local residents and businesses (Springfield Thunderbirds, Capitol Relocation and Logistics, Xfinity, Camping World of West Hatfield, Arment Trucking, and many more) was unprecedented this year and helped to fill multiple trailers to raise more than $236,000 in food and cash donations, a new record for the event.