Chester company celebrates the power of giving [Video]

CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — The Thanksgiving holiday is a time that many people choose to give back.

On Monday, more than 1500 pounds of food, clothing and personal items were donated to people in need thanks to one Chester company.

A trailer stocked and ready for delivery pulled up to Wesley House with piles of donations for local residents.

“To be able to make a difference to people’s lives in our community means a lot to us,” said Carlie Schwab of Power Home Remodeling.

More than 600 Employees at Power Home Remodeling headquarters collected these goods over the last two weeks.

“Power’s headquarters are here in Chester. I am a Chester native. And we’re prospering we’re doing very well,” said Lillian Humphrey, of Power Home Remodeling “There are people around us in need, so it’s important for us to share our gratitude and share with others.”

Bag by bag, box by box, they carted …