CHARLOTTE — As wait times remain high at airports nationwide and TSA officers continue to work without pay, people are stepping up to help federal workers during the partial government shutdown.
Travelers can drop off gas or grocery gift cards up to $20 at the airport information desk. Under federal rules, you can only donate gas or grocery cards.
Other local organizations are also joining in to assist workers. Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are providing free lunches to federal workers impacted by the shutdown.
>>Click here to learn more about helping.
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