Birmingham Airport: Gift Card Drive for Unpaid TSA Workers

0:00Birmingham Airport Authority has kicked off a gift car drive to support unpaid TSA workers at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport. The effort targets 160 employees facing paycheck delays, helping them cover basics like gas and groceries. Officials set up a secure drop-off box right across from the TSA checkpoint, making it simple for anyone passing through to contribute. They're focusing on cards from local spots for meals, fuel, or food shopping. Customers and community groups have shown strong support, eager to pitch in during this rough patch for federal workers. The drive builds on widespread concern for those on the front lines of security. Only specific merchant gift cards count, no cash, or broad ones like Lisa. This keeps donations targeted and useful right away. The initiative runs as long as needed, offering a direct way for locals to make a real difference for the airport team. That wraps Birmingham News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.