'We just don't have no words for it, we don't know what to say,' said an R.M. Palmer employee.
Community support on a local, state, and federal level has been overwhelming in the wake of the explosion at a West Reading chocolate factory.Officials said Sunday a fifth person was found dead and two others were still unaccounted for.Employees and family members of R.M. Palmer came together in solidarity to support one another, as well as the first responders who are working around the clock.
Dozens of employees and family members gathered outside of the American Diner in West Reading to show their support and raise funds. "We've seen the absolute best that our tight community has to offer," said Ryan Lineaweaver, West Reading Borough Council president. "People want to help, they want to provide contributions. We quickly agreed that we could help," said Tammy White, from United Way of Berks County.
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