Penske Logistics helps Old Navy clothing donation

Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit that provides basic essentials to children living in poverty and a recipient of a $3 million clothing donation from Old Navy, has received complimentary trucking assistance from Green Hills-based Penske Logistics to distribute children’s clothing to the Baby2Baby National Network.

Baby2Baby required a newly designed transportation network in a dozen markets for the 600,000 units of clothing. Penske Logistics agreed to pick up the donations from Old Navy facilities and deliver them directly to members of the Baby2Baby National Network.

During June and July, Penske picked up and delivered Old Navy merchandise to the following markets: Atlanta; Baltimore; Birmingham, Alabama; Chicago; Dallas; Los Angeles; Miami;

Nashville; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Seattle; St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Westchester, N.Y.

“We are very pleased to support the Baby2Baby National Network by providing dedicated contract carriage solutions to aid families around the country during this difficult time,” said Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president, in a statement. “We also helped design a new network to pick up donated merchandise from Old

Navy distribution centers and retail stores.”

In the last 17 weeks, Baby2Baby has also distributed more than 25 million basic essentials including diapers, formula, soap, shampoo, baby food and more to some of the most vulnerable children across the country impacted by COVID-19.

On May 12, Old Navy announced a larger $30 million clothing donation to American families in need.