The Heartland Riders collected food items for elderly in need this Christmas. Pictured with some of the 40 boxes of food donations include, from left to right: front row – James Elder, Carma Eagans, Yolanda Ackerman, David Fruechtenicht and Sharon Fruechtenicht; back row – Randy Graybill, Jim Eagans, and Miranda Graybill.  (Fruechtenicht Photo)

Every Christmas since 1996, Heartland Riders have provided Christmas food boxes to the elderly and those in need within Atchison County. This has only been made possible through the community’s generous donations and prayers. This year, the group was able to provide 40 Christmas food boxes, thanks to everyone’s kind contributions and sharing in the Christmas love and cheer.