Orlando airport holds food drive for federal workers amid government shutdown

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is collecting nonperishable food items and gift cards at MCO and the Orlando Executive Airport this week

by McKenna Schueler October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is accepting non-perishable food items and $10 gift cards through Friday.

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So far ‘everyone is showing up’ to work at Orlando airport despite being unpaid during shutdown

An official statement from the airport states that contingency plans are in place should there be a “dramatic decrease” in TSA officers showing up to work

by McKenna Schueler October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid

‘Once again, we are told our work is essential, but our livelihoods are treated as expendable,’ said one Orlando International Airport TSA officer

by McKenna Schueler October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

BEST OF ORLANDO® NOMINATION BALLOT IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 6!

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Orlando airport holds food drive for federal workers amid government shutdown

So far ‘everyone is showing up’ to work at Orlando airport despite being unpaid during shutdown

Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid