Travelers Rally for TSA Workers in Shutdown

0:00It's March 24th. This is Durham News today, AI-powered stories from your city. TSA workers across the United States are facing tough times without full paychecks for over one month now, thanks to the partial government shutdown, hitting the Department of Homeland Security, airports and nonprofits are teaming up to provide support through collections of gift cards and other items, since strict ethics rules block direct, cash or visa cards to federal employees. Workers have stepped up at places like Denver International Airport, dropping off donations in collection boxes right in the terminals to IZDA, strain on screeners and their families. At Raleigh Durham International Airport, they partnered with the Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina for a food giveaway on Tuesday handing out. Pantry staples until 2 p.m. at 1101 International Drive. Those who missed it can check with supervisors for other pickup spots, showing how communities are rallying to keep these essential workers going.

1:01Strong amid the ongoing shutdown.