Thirty-three days into the federal government shutdown, South Bend International Airport is collecting donations for their Transportation Security Administration workers.
The airport wants to help TSA staff who are working without pay. On Wednesday they announced you can bring donations to the Airport Information Office daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
They say the biggest need is gas cards, as gas prices have surged amid Israel and the Trump Administration’s war on Iran. They’re requesting gas cards to specific gas stations in $10 increments, rather than general gift cards like Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
They’re also asking for personal hygiene products like soap, deodorant and shampoo.
In a statement, airport CEO Mike Daigle said, “This drive is one small way we can express our gratitude and appreciation of their commitment to showing up and keeping travelers moving from SBN. As a result, we do not have the lines that larger airports are seeing.”
