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The Wilkes-Barre\/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is stepping up to support employees affected by the federal government shutdown.<\/p>\n
Team AVP is sponsoring a donation drive to assist employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who work at AVP.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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,\u201d stated Stephen Mykulyn, AVP interim executive director. \u201cWe appreciate the support of our Airport and Tenant Employees, as well as individuals and businesses in our regional community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Donations will be accepted until further notice.<\/p>\n
Acceptable donations include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Non-perishable in original packaging<\/p>\n
\u2022 Canned goods (soups, stew, chili, chicken, tuna, salmon, spam, vegetables, broths)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pasta\/Pasta sauce<\/p>\n
\u2022 Crackers<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fruit (canned or dried)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Granola Bars<\/p>\n
\u2022 Applesauce<\/p>\n
\u2022 Meals in a Box (Hamburger Helper, Mac & Cheese, etc.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Instant Mashed Potatoes<\/p>\n
\u2022 Paper Products<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nuts<\/p>\n
\u2022 Peanut Butter\/Jelly<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rice\/Quinoa<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cereal<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lunch Box Items<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bread<\/p>\n
\u2022 Toiletry Items (Soap, Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Diapers (Newborn through 4T)\/Baby Wipes<\/p>\n
\u2022 Baby Formula<\/p>\n
\u2022 Beverages (Soda, Water, Iced Tea, etc.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pet Food\/Supplies<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cleaning\/Laundry Supplies<\/p>\n
\u2022 Gas or Grocery Gift Cards Only (under $25.00)<\/p>\n
All items must be unopened. No other items (cash, gift cards, clothing, frozen\/perishable items, etc.) will be accepted.<\/p>\n
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