Riverside Fire and ABC7 Light Up the Holidays with Spark of Love Toy Drive
Published: 11/4/2025
City of Riverside Fire Department
Teams up with ABC7 for the Spark of Love Toy Drive
The City of Riverside Fire Department will join ABC7 and firefighters throughout Southern California in the “Spark of Love” Toy Drive from November 10 to December 12, 2025. The campaign collects any new, unwrapped toys, sports equipment, blankets and gift cards for underserved children and teens (0-17 yrs. old) in the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties. Over the past three decades the Spark of Love Toy Drive has successfully collected more than nine million toys.
HOW TO DONATE
Donations can be dropped off at any City of Riverside Fire Stations from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. If firefighters are away, please do not leave donations outside, take directly to the city main collection point, Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Ave. Riverside, 92507, or any of the city’s community centers, for locations visit: riversideca.gov/park_rec/community-centers.
RFD DROP OFF LOCATIONS | DROP OFF TIMES: 9AM TO 6PM
- Fire Station 1: 3401 University Ave Riverside, CA 92501
- Fire Station 2: 9450 Andrew Street Riverside, CA 92503
- Fire Station 3: 6395 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
- Fire Station 4: 3510 Cranford Riverside, CA 92507
- Fire Station 5: 5883 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504
- Fire Station 6: 1077 Orange Street Riverside, CA 92501
- Fire Station 7: 10191 Cypress Riverside, CA 92505
- Fire Station 8: 11076 Hole Ave Riverside, CA 92505
Riverside, CA 92508
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
- Place a Donation/Collection Box for us at your business (within city limits).
- Donate to “Shop with a Firefighter” to help families and children with needed items /toys during this Holiday Season.
- Donate At: https://givebutter.com/QOOpZX
- Donations can be made payable to RCFF (Riverside City Firefighters Foundation) a 501c3 Organization
(Fed. Tax ID #46-1442468.)
To become a sponsor or donate contact: Gina Perez, Fire Public Education Coordinator at [email protected] or (951) 826-5334
REGISTRATION & TOY DISTRIBUTION DETAILS
Register November 17 - December 12
Toy Distribution Thursday, December 18, 2025
Donations will be distributed locally by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
- Register by visiting your local City of Riverside Community Center.
- All parents must complete Spark of Love application + provide valid/current ID.
- All parents must show proof of residency (92501 - 92508) and birth certificates.
- Youth ages 17 and under. One toy per child, no exchanges. Limited supply.
Community Center Locations
