TAMPA, Fla. \u2014\u00a0TSA agents are about to enter another week of not getting paid since the partial government shutdown started.<\/p>\n
What You Need To Know<\/p>\n
Feeding Tampa Bay is offering help and other resources for TSA agents impacted by the partial government shutdown
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Those with the group say they’ve seen\u00a0an increase in the amount of people they\u2019re helping since the partial government shutdown began<\/p>\n
Fresh food and mental health resources are being provided for those in need, with partners on-site available to help<\/p>\n
The market is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Last week, workers missed their first full paycheck despite staying on the job. It has been causing long lines at security at airports across the U.S.<\/p>\n
There have not been any delays at Tampa International Airport<\/a> security. But that doesn’t mean those TSA agents aren’t feeling the burden of missing a paycheck, which is why Feeding Tampa Bay<\/a> is stepping in to help.<\/p>\n Feeding Tampa Bay helped during the last government shutdown. Those with the group say they have seen an increase in the amount of people they\u2019re helping since the partial government shutdown began.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just the shutdown that is taking a toll. Changes in medical work requirements, SNAP benefits and the Affordable Care Act are all contributing as well.<\/p>\n Feeding Tampa Bay says it is helping out by providing fresh food at its market, partnering with local farmers and distributors. Mental health resources are being provided for those in need, too. Officials say they have partners on-site available to help.<\/p>\n \u201cOne of the amazing things that we\u2019ve had is conversations with our partners over at TPA and St. Pete-Clearwater and the Coast Guard,\u201d said\u00a0Lorena Hardwick, chief external affairs officer for Feeding Tampa Bay. \u201cThis community comes together for them every single time that they are faced with a crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n