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Baby Buggy
Baby Buggy is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 by Jessica Seinfeld that distributes new and gently used items to families in need throughout New York City

Overview
Baby Buggy was founded in May 2001 when Jessica Seinfeld while trying to find a place to donate the clothing her first child had outgrown. Unsatisfied with the options for this available to her, she founded her own non-profit organization with the intent of distributing gently used children’s items to families in need. Seinfeld focuses on New York City because “"The rate of poverty is 50 percent higher in New York City than it is any other place in the country.” Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, 91 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to Baby Buggy’s programs. . Baby Buggy recently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.

Intake of Items
Baby Buggy accepts donations of gently used items from individuals that are screened before they are distributed to families. In addition, Baby Buggy receives donations of new items from corporations, and sometimes purchases new items to distribute to families. Baby Buggy also accepts donations of new items from corporations, past donors include The Children’s Place and Haddad Brands.

Distribution of Items
Baby Buggy distributes items to Community Based Organizations, composed of different social service organizations in New York City, who in turn distribute the items to clients based on need. Originally serving 5 Community Based Organizations in 2001, the organization currently serves over 50 CBO’s. To date, Baby Buggy has distributed over 4.1 million items to thousands of children.

Target
In July of 2010 Baby Buggy launched a layette collection with Target, consisting of a limited-edition assortment of layettes designed by Maira Kalman, diaper bags created by Petunia Pickle Bottom and other clothing and accessories. Ten percent from all sales will go back to Baby Buggy.