New York – This Thanksgiving, Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator; Jazwares Cares, the philanthropic arm of leading global toy company Jazwares, maker of the globally beloved Squishmallows®; and Feed the Children, a global movement committed to ending childhood hunger, are partnering to deliver food, comfort and toys to children and families experiencing hardship this holiday season.
Donations made through www.charitynavigator.org/toymatch between Nov. 20 and 27 will automatically prompt a toy donation from Jazwares Cares to Feed the Children — one toy for every $10 Giving Basket transaction, up to 25,000 toys total.
“Holiday giving has a ripple effect. It reminds us that generosity can be both deeply personal and profoundly collective,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “Through this partnership, we’re helping donors make an impact with the causes they care about most while showing how corporate generosity can multiply that impact and bring tangible good to families who need it most.”
Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is contributing a mix of its most-loved toys — including Squishmallows® — to reach children who might otherwise go without this holiday season.
“At Jazwares, we believe the power of play can unlock joy and hope, especially during the holidays,” said Judd Zebersky, CEO, Jazwares. “This match campaign helps scale that belief into action by channeling everyday generosity into something bigger. Each toy becomes a statement that no child this holiday should feel overlooked.”
Feed the Children will distribute the toys alongside food and essentials through its nationwide network of community partners. The organization serves families in nearly every U.S. state through its Put Child Hunger to Bed initiative, and programs including: Food & Essentials Hubs, Resource Rallies, Partner Markets, Summer Feed & Read, Disaster Relief, and Backpack-N-Go, which provide weekend meals for schoolchildren.
“Every child deserves a joyful holiday and the opportunity to grow and thrive. That’s why we’re so grateful for our partnership with Jazwares Cares, which helps us bring comfort and joy to children across the country. Now, we can deliver meals and essentials to children and families along with a beloved toy because when we do those three things together, we nurture their strength, provide dignity and unlock their imagination and potential for a brighter future,” said Emily Callahan, the President and CEO of Feed the Children.
Feed the Children is among the highest-performing nonprofits, rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator, which means they exceed industry standards for accountability, transparency, and financial health.
About Charity Navigator
Founded in 2002, Charity Navigator is a 501(c)(3) organization that guides intelligent giving with the nation’s largest, most comprehensive charity evaluation tool. The organization helps donors easily identify U.S.-registered charities making a difference on the issues they care about most while helping charities better understand their donors, deliver on impact, and increase awareness and funding. Learn more at charitynavigator.org
About Jazwares
Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Disney™, and BumBumz™. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Feed the Children
Feed the Children is the global movement committed to ending childhood hunger. The organization believes that no child should go to bed hungry, and so it provides children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive. Through its programs and partnerships, the organization feeds children today while helping their families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, Feed the Children distributes household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, it expands access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. As responsible stewards of its resources, Feed the Children is driven to pursue innovative, holistic and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity and poverty. For children everywhere, the organization believes that having enough to eat is a fundamental right. Learn how you can help create a world without childhood hunger at feedthechildren.org.
