cuddle+kind
| Industry | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Jennifer Woodgate |
| Products | Dolls |
Cuddle + kind is a doll manufacturing company started in 2015 that produces handmade dolls for children.[1]
Overview
Cuddle + kind was founded by Jennifer Woodgate and her husband, Derek.[2] The dolls are made by artisans in Peru and offers them a fair trade wage. Each doll has a name, a story and a birth date attached to it[3] and the company has the goal of providing one million meals a year to hungry children.[4] The company has partnered with the World Food Programme,[5] pledging to provide at least 10 meals to children in need through the World Food Program USA and other programs for every doll purchased.[6] As of 2025, the company has contributed more than $4.25 million to the World Food Program USA.[7]
Recognition
In 2016, the company received the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award.[1] In 2018, the company won the National Parenting Products Awards.[8]
References
- 1 2 Staggs, Jordan (2016-12-12). "The Doll that Keeps on Giving". VIE Magazine. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- ↑ "Ethical commerce: Canadian retailers make giving back part of bottom line | CTV News". www.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- ↑ Chen-Cordeiro, Daphne (2018-12-19). "The Royal Gift Guide Fit For The Princess Charlotte In Your Life". Singapore Tatler. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- ↑ Butterworth, Anita (2017-11-14). "Hand-crafted Cuddle + Kind dolls giving meals to kids in need". Mum's Grapevine. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- ↑ "Varian Medical Systems". World Food Program USA. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- ↑ "Meet Jennifer, owner of Cuddle + Kind". i'm like brave. 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- ↑ "How Our Partnerships Fueled Progress Against Hunger in 2025". World Food Program USA. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ "cuddle+kind - Plush Toys | Best Toy Reviews". NAPPA Awards. Retrieved 2026-06-03.