Heavenly Riders Deliver Holiday Toys to Central Arkansas
The motorcycle ministry's annual Toy Run parade collects donations for families in need ahead of the holidays.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Heavenly Riders held their annual Toy Run parade to deliver toy donations to families in Central Arkansas. The group, which has run the drive for about 27 years, loaded toys at Edwards Food Giant on Colonel Glen Road and rode to We Care off Slinker Road.
Why it matters
The toy drive helps families in Little Rock and surrounding areas when resources are tight during the holiday season. Organizers say the effort is aimed at easing hardship for households with children.
The Heavenly Riders have run the toy drive for about 27 years since their 1999 founding, with donations covering children starting around ages four to five. The total toy count and families served for this year's run were not stated.
The players
Heavenly Riders
A Christian-based motorcycle ministry founded in 1999 that focuses on service and runs an annual toy drive collecting donations from motorcycle clubs and ministries.
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
The county law enforcement agency that escorted the parade and blocked traffic along its route.
The details
Riders gathered at Edwards Food Giant on Colonel Glen Road to load toys into a truck before setting out in a parade-style delivery. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office escorted the group and blocked traffic along the route to We Care off Slinker Road, and the run concluded with a dinner for attendees.
Timeline
1999: Heavenly Riders established.
Nov. 5, 2026: Toy Run parade held.
This weekend: Planned veteran ride in England, Arkansas.
Nov. 14, 2026: Toy drop-off at We Care of Pulaski County.
Philanthropy Context
Motorcycle clubs and ministries have long used organized group rides to gather holiday donations, and the Heavenly Riders' Toy Run follows that model in Central Arkansas. The effort reflects how volunteer riding organizations channel community service into seasonal giving.
Families in Central Arkansas who receive toys benefit directly from the drive ahead of the holidays. Residents who want to contribute can bring toys to the Nov. 14 drop-off at We Care of Pulaski County.
The takeaway
Organized community groups like motorcycle clubs can turn a shared ride into concrete holiday support for local families. Consider joining a local toy drive or dropping off a new toy at a nearby collection site this season.
What happens next
Toys will be dropped off at We Care of Pulaski County on Nov. 14, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local giving, browse Philanthropy coverage across Little Rock.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.
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