As the government shutdown inches closer to the one-month mark, essential federal employees who have been working without pay say they are feeling the strain.

Feeding South Florida held a food distribution to help federal workers in Broward County at Bass Pro Shops in Dania Beach on Tuesday.

"It's going to help a lot," said Hebertay Perez, a TSA worker at Fort-Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

TSA employees from FLL and workers from Veterans' Affairs, the social security office and the bureau of prisons took advantage of the event. They received enough groceries for about a week, with shelf-stable pantry items, fresh produce, dairy products and meat.

"Right now, I'm thankful that my son can go to school where lunch is provided, and that's enough in itself. I try not to

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