As the government shutdown hits its 30th day, the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has opened a food pantry to support its federally employed staff who have been working without pay.

Employees at the airport have been collecting and donating food items for these staff members, and starting on Thursday, the airport said members of the public are also invited to donate to the food pantry.

Anyone wishing to donate can drop off items at the Information Counter on ticketing between 4 a.m. and 8 p.m., the airport said.

The airport is in need of the following items for the pantry:

Gift cards in $10 denominations for gas, groceries. It asks that larger amounts not be donated so it can distribute the cards equally among individuals.

Non-perishable food items such as pasta, mac and chees

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