{"id":180389,"date":"2026-03-06T06:37:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180389\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T06:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:37:11","slug":"orlando-airports-host-food-supplies-drive-this-weekend-wftv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180389\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando airports host food & supplies drive this weekend \u2013 WFTV"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 If you\u2019re making a trip through Orlando International Airport this weekend, you can help some federal workers who aren\u2019t currently collecting a paycheck.<\/p>\n

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is launching a food drive to support Transportation Security Administration agents and other federal employees affected by a lapse in Department of Homeland Security funding.<\/p>\n

TSA agents at OIA process more than 75,000 departing passengers every day. The aviation authority established the drive to assist federal partners who are essential to maintaining the safety and security of air travel.<\/p>\n

The food drive is collecting:<\/p>\n

Nonperishable food itemsCleaning and laundry suppliesDiapers (all sizes)Pet supplies$10 gift cards for gas or grocery stores<\/p>\n

Donations can be dropped off at the Terminal C departures curb at OIA. Collection at this location will run from: <\/p>\n

Friday, March 6 through Monday, March 99 a.m. to 2 p.m. <\/p>\n

Officials noted that additional days may be added to the schedule as needed.<\/p>\n

A second drop-off site is available at Orlando Executive Airport, located at 365 Rickenbacker Drive. This location will accept contributions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until further notice.<\/p>\n

Passengers traveling through the airport may also contribute by leaving items at information booths. These booths are located on the departures level at Terminals A, B and C. <\/p>\n

Airport officials recommend that travelers use the FlyMCO website<\/a> or the Orlando MCO mobile app to stay informed about airport operations during the funding lapse.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd MCO – Terminal C Departures Curb
\u23f0 9 AM – 2 PM
\ud83d\udcc5 03\/06 – 03\/08,& additional days as needed<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccdORL – 365 Rickenbacker Drive
\u23f09 AM – 5 PM
\ud83d\udcc5 Mon – Fri, until further notice<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce6 Information booths
\ud83d\udccdTerminals A, B, & C – Departures level
\u23f0 6 AM – 12 AM, until further notice pic.twitter.com\/dHeAXRfhtg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Orlando International Airport (@MCO) March 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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