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City of Trenton Launches Donation Drive to Support Families Displaced by North Olden Avenue Fire

News & Announcements Posted on September 22, 2025

Trenton, N.J. – In response to a devastating residential fire on the 1200 block of North Olden Avenue, the City of Trenton is launching a Donation Drive to support families who have been displaced and are in urgent need of assistance.

Donation Drop-off Location:
 West Ward Recreation Center
 351 Prospect Street
 Trenton, NJ 08618

Donation Hours:
 September 23 – September 26
 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Immediate Needs:

  • Gas Gift Cards
  • Walmart Gift Cards
  • Visa Gift Cards
  • Snacks, Chips, Fruit
  • Hygiene Products
  • Sanitary Products

Clothing Requests:

Men’s Clothing

  • Shirts: Small to Medium
  • Pants/Jeans: Sizes 28/28, 29/28, 29/30, 30/30, 34/30
  • Shoes: Sizes 7.5, 8

Women’s Clothing

  • Shirts: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
  • Pants/Jeans: Sizes 0, 12
  • Shoes: Sizes 4, 7.5

Cash donations are not being accepted at this time.

As we continue to receive updates from the affected families, the list of needed items may change accordingly.

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    Trenton, NJ 08608

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