The Chattanooga Airport is gathering donations for Transportation Security Administration employees amid a partial government shutdown that has left thousands of workers across the U.S. without pay.
“See these smiling faces??” the airport said in a social media post this week that included a photo of two beaming workers. “They’re part of the TSA team, who is always making sure that you get through security fast, safe and with a smile. They’re also the reason security lines at CHA stay short.”
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The airport said it’s gathering donations of grocery store or gas gift cards at a max of $20 per card. There’s no limit to the number of cards that can be donated at one time, the airport said in the comments. The airport said there are a few guidelines it has to follow for efforts like this. Workers cannot accept Visa or Master Card gift cards or cash.
Drop-off is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the reception desk, which is through the wooden double doors on the second floor of the airport’s rotunda. Parking is free for any lot for the first 15 minutes, but curb parking can result in a ticket.