The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is stepping up to support employees affected by the federal government shutdown.
Team AVP is sponsoring a donation drive to assist employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who work at AVP.
“The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and Team AVP recognize the difficult circumstances that our Team AVP Federal TSA employees have been working under to ensure safe and secure travel, and we are happy to help in this way,” stated Stephen Mykulyn, AVP interim executive director. “We appreciate the support of our Airport and Tenant Employees, as well as individuals and businesses in our regional community.”
Team AVP started accepting donations on Wednesday, March 18, and will open the donation drive for TSA federal employees to come and choose items starting Monday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
These can be dropped off between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. curbside at the Airport Security Officers, or you can park temporarily curbside and bring items to our AVP Security Office, which is located near the Military Appreciation Room on the 1st Floor.
Donations will be accepted until further notice.
Acceptable donations include:
• Non-perishable in original packaging
• Canned goods (soups, stew, chili, chicken, tuna, salmon, spam, vegetables, broths)
• Pasta/Pasta sauce
• Crackers
• Fruit (canned or dried)
• Granola Bars
• Applesauce
• Meals in a Box (Hamburger Helper, Mac & Cheese, etc.)
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Paper Products
• Nuts
• Peanut Butter/Jelly
• Rice/Quinoa
• Cereal
• Lunch Box Items
• Bread
• Toiletry Items (Soap, Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.)
• Diapers (Newborn through 4T)/Baby Wipes
• Baby Formula
• Beverages (Soda, Water, Iced Tea, etc.)
• Pet Food/Supplies
• Cleaning/Laundry Supplies
• Gas or Grocery Gift Cards Only (under $25.00)
All items must be unopened. No other items (cash, gift cards, clothing, frozen/perishable items, etc.) will be accepted.