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Help for TSA employees facing hardships

TSA employees in Arizona have experienced financial hardship due to the government shutdown, and St. Vincent de Paul is here to ensure that those families affected remain safely housed, their utilities remain connected, and their basic needs are met.

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Our Neighbors Need Us Now

TSA employees around the country have now gone without a paycheck for over a month. These men and women who faithfully protect our communities in airports and in the sky are now facing urgent financial hardship.

More than 900 TSA employees in Arizona may need assistance with food, rent or mortgage payment, and essential utilities (gas, water, and electricity) since the shutdown began.

Together, we can can provide targeted relief to stabilize households in immediate crisis.

How you can help:

Donate online to provide help with food, rent or mortgage payments, and essential utilities (gas, water, and electricity).
- On average $2,000 can help keep a family in their home during a crisis.
- A gift of $25 can provide a food box to feed a family of four for up to 2-3 days.
Drop off nonperishable items at any Albertsons or Safeway location, where St. Vincent de Paul donation boxes are available at more than 132 stores statewide.
Most-needed items include:
- Proteins: canned meats, chicken, tuna, peanut butter
- Canned goods: vegetables, pasta sauce, soup, condiments
- Dry goods: rice, beans, cereal, oatmeal, and packaged snacks
Donate at the register pin pad when you're shopping at your local Albertsons or Safeway store.

If someone you know needs help:

Please don’t hesitate to reach out or refer others to us. Visit the Get Help section of our website, which lists the following resources:

Rent and Utility Assistance:
Rent and utility bill help is available for those facing eviction or utility shutoff. TSA employees can use this intake form to connect with St. Vincent de Paul's Homelessness Prevention program.

Meals and Food Boxes:
We offer hot meals at our dining rooms and emergency food boxes through our network of food pantries and drive-thru food box programs.