Local non-profit helping government workers amidst shutdown

As the shutdown continues, one non-profit is hoping to lessen the burden on community members.

Walters Way in north Tulsa works out of Good News Ministries.

They want people to know they have items, such as canned goods, produce, and toiletries, for the whole family.

They want workers to know theyre more than welcome to pick up what they need.

Government workers like Janice Martin said theyre feeling the impact of the shutdown, and the uncertainty is unnerving.

We need to embrace them," she said. "We need to embrace them so that they can do. Still live their lives. They still are required to be there.

She said shes already had to choose between paying bills and having something to eat.

We just steadily show up on time, make sure everybody is safe, But the hard part is, you still hav