The Labor Force

Federal workers will miss their second paycheck Friday. Donate to help make sure they don't miss their next meal.

UPDATE: Now that the shutdown has ended, your donation will go towards our ongoing work to support federal workers.


Since Congress shut down on September 30, federal workers have either been off the job or working without pay.


The rent is still due, and they still have families who need to eat.


We're distributing grocery cards to federal workers who will miss their second paycheck Friday. Can you pitch in to help buy a load of groceries this week?


$10 = Peanut butter & jelly

$25 = Household goods

$50 = A week of lunch for 2 kids 🥪

$100 = A week of dinners

$250 = A whole load of groceries


The people who are working at Social Security offices, still making sure seniors' checks go out on time, won’t get their own check this week. Their bills didn't stop. Your donation helps fund gift cards for furloughed workers and the outreach that makes this support possible. It will make a huge difference!

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