West Chester, Pa (August 22, 2025) – After a devastating fire destroyed truckloads of donated basic needs supplies collected by the local nonprofit Mitzvah Circle Foundation, State Senator Carolyn Comitta is organizing a collection drive to help recover the destroyed supplies.
The fire, which occurred Tuesday afternoon at the foundation’s Montgomery Township facility, damaged part of their building and destroyed a tractor-trailer containing donated goods.
“Mitzvah Circle is always there for our neighbors in their time of need. As the organization recovers from a crisis of its own, our community is here to support them and help continue their mission,” said Comitta. “If you are able, please consider donating basic needs products to help restock the organization’s supply and support members of our community.”
Items being accepted include new sneakers and underwear, dental and menstrual hygiene products, deodorant, diapers, and other baby supplies.
Donations can be dropped off at Senator Comitta’s district office at 17 E. Gay Street in downtown West Chester or at her community Shred Event Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valley Forge Middle School.
Mitzvah Circle serves individuals and families in Montgomery and Chester County facing poverty, serious illness, homelessness, and other crises with basic necessities. In the last 5 years, Mitzvah Circle has served over 300,000 families and donated over 19 million items to those in need.
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