Tomorrow, December 30th and Sunday December 31st between 9AM and 4PM you can drop of coats and clothing at Church of St Martin of Tours for the survivors of the horrific fire in Belmont.
Yesterday, just before 7PM a fast moving fire ripped through 2363 Prospect Avenue claiming 12 lives including four children on one of the coldest nights of the year.
Officials say the fire was caused by a boy playing with a stove on the first floor causing the worst fire in New York City history in 27 years.
If you can donate, please drop off new, lightly used and clean coats and clothing at Church of St Martin of Tours at 2239 Crotona Avenue at E 182nd St and Garden Street.
Anything will help these families in their darkest of hours but we are THE BRONX and we take care of our own.
These people are part of our extended families so let’s show them the love and compassion they need right now.
This drive is made possible by the Mayor’s office in partnership with the NYPD, FDNY, OEM, The Bronx Borough President’s office and other elected officials.
UPDATE: You can also drop off canned food and toiletries, body wash, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes at Councilman Ritchie Torres’s office tomorrow December 30th from 11AM to 2PM or during the week from 9AM to 5PM at 573 Fordham Road at Hoffman.
