With the federal government shutdown ongoing, the Wayne County Airport Authority is providing meals to federal employees who continue to keep operations running without pay.

The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) announced it has partnered with several concessionaires to launch the “Federal Employee Meal Program,” which offers meals to workers from agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

“Although they are not being paid, our federal partners continue to stand beside us each day, committed to safety,” said airport authority CEO Chad Newton in a statement. “DTW’s concessionaires and the Airport Authority are pleased to be able to offer a small token of our appreciation.” More: Federal

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