Josh Carmona, aka “Crisco Kidd,” and Jimmy Olson are a dynamic duo on a mission to make a difference in every community they touch. Together, they support organizations serving under-resourced communities, families needing a helping hand, first responders, and our Veterans. They also spread holiday joy by collecting new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls, helping ensure every child has something special to open during the holiday season.

 

What began in a Houston, Texas, Walmart parking lot in 2007 has expanded across Texas, California, and cities in between, with Phoenix, Arizona, now serving as home since 2016. Over the years, millions of meals have been provided, hundreds of thousands of children have received toys, and thousands of families have received food, toiletries, and other essential resources during the holidays and beyond.

 

In 2025 alone, the Ton of Toys & Holiday Food Drive collected approximately 13,000 pounds of food and toiletries, more than $30,000 in donations, and reached its goal of collecting a full ton—2,000 pounds—of toys. Donations benefited UMOM New Day Centers, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Ripple 2 Wave Foundation.

 

Our 2025 toy distribution also exceeded expectations, providing gifts to more than 700 families and nearly 1,100 children.

 

Those numbers are worth celebrating, but there is still much more work to do.

 

As Ton of Toys celebrates its 20th Annual event, we are more motivated than ever to serve Arizona families.

 

This milestone year will also introduce a new event format designed to create a more organized, intentional, and memorable experience for the children and families we serve.