CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The team at Corpus Christi International Airport is stepping up to support federal workers who are still on the job but not receiving paychecks.
TSA agents and FAA employees continue to report for duty as the federal funding stalemate drags on, leaving some struggling to afford everyday essentials.
Airport staff have set up a donation table to collect non-perishable food, household goods, baby supplies and pet items to help those affected.
“They’re showing up every single day on time and helping the airport run smoothly,” said Lacey Guzman, marketing manager for CCIA. “So we figured, what can the airport do to support the employees that we could not run without?”
Guzman said the effort has now been opened to the public. “We’re opening the invite to everyone in the community if they’d like to support these employees — come on out to the airport and drop off some goods,” she said.
Donations can be dropped off upstairs at the airport through Friday, Oct. 31. All collected items will be distributed directly to the federal workers who help keep the airport running safely and efficiently.
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