Government Shutdown Resource Guide

National Resources

Financial Assistance

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
Zero-interest loans for Airmen, Guardians, and families for basic living expenses when paycheck protection is not available.
afas.org

Army Emergency Relief
Zero-interest loans up to $6,000 for active-duty Soldiers and families affected by the shutdown.
armyemergencyrelief.org/assistance

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
Interest-free loans up to one month’s BAH for essential expenses like rent, utilities, food, and childcare.
mycgma.org/programs/shutdown-loan

Flex
Eligible federal employees and contractors have their Flex membership fee waived when paying rent with Flex in November.
getflex.com/federal-worker-relief

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)
Shutdown grants and loans for federal employees.
feea.org/shutdown

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
Help with immediate needs like food, gas, and utilities if your bank does not offer paycheck protection.
nmcrs.org

Thrift Savings Plan
TSP will keep loans in good standing during the shutdown if you remain employed. New TSP loans can still be requested.
tsp.gov – operations during lapse

Regions Bank (National Offering)
Refunds of deposit-account fees, penalty-free CD withdrawals, loan payment assistance, and credit card deferrals.
regions.com/promo/government-shutdown

TD Bank
Fee refunds, waived CD early withdrawal penalties, late fee waivers on TD Bank Visa, and loan relief.
TD assistance details

Credit Unions
Many credit unions offer shutdown assistance:

Food Assistance

211.org
Nationwide service connecting callers to local food banks and social services.
211.org

Feeding America
National network of food banks to find assistance near you.
feedingamerica.org

Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)
Information on federal nutrition programs and service interruptions.
frac.org

General & Other Assistance

MyFedBenefits Shutdown Assistance Map (SAM)
Free online tool compiling national and local support services.
myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-assistance-map

AFL-CIO Community Partnerships & United Way
Local food and assistance information for federal workers.

National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Unemployment insurance guidance for federal workers and contractors.
nelp.org/…/what-federal-workers-and-contractors-need-to-know

The Century Foundation
Q&A for separating federal employees on unemployment insurance.
Google Doc

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Information for TSP participants leaving federal employment.
tsp.gov/publications/tspfs29.pdf

Tips for Advocates Aiding Federal Civil Servants
Google Doc

Civil Service Strong
Resources and peer support for civil servants.
civilservicestrong.org

Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network
Legal support for federal workers.
workerslegaldefense.org/federal-workers

Florida Resources

Financial Assistance

Florida Unemployment Benefits Info for Federal Workers
Furloughed federal employees may qualify for Reemployment Assistance during the furlough period.
floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance

FL Wins Reemployment Assistance
customer.flwins.fl.gov

Launch Federal Credit Union
Low-interest Government Shutdown Loan.
launchcu.com/…/government-shutdown-loan

Members First Credit Union of Florida
Reduced or no-interest loans and deferred payment loans.
membersfirstfl.org/governementshutdownassistance

Tyndall Federal Credit Union
Early pay access for federal employees.
info.tyndall.org/government-shutdown-assistance

USF Federal Credit Union
Skip-a-payment and emergency relief loans for members.
usfcu.com/government-shutdown

Food Assistance

Diaper Assistance

Georgia Resources

Financial Assistance

Georgia Department of Labor
Shutdown-specific resources for federal employees.
dol.georgia.gov

Food & Health

Atlanta Community Food Bank
Food assistance for furloughed or excepted federal workers.
acfb.org/get-help

Helping Mamas, Inc.
Diaper bank for federal workers.
helpingmamas.org

Community Assistance Center, Sandy Springs
ourcac.org

Feeding Georgia
Find a food bank near you.
georgiafoodbankassociation.org/find-your-food-bank

Food Finder
Find food resources near you.
foodfinder.us

Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry
lawrencevilleco-op.org

Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry
segwinnettcoop.org

Toco Hills Community Alliance
tocohillsalliance.org

First Christian Church of Marietta
fccmarietta.org

MUST Ministries
mustministries.org/services/food

The Center for Family Resources
thecfr.org/the-family-cupboard

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Federal program providing free emergency food to low-income individuals and families.
dfcs.georgia.gov/…/emergency-food-assistance-program

North Carolina Resources

Financial Assistance

North Carolina Division of Employment Security
Unemployment information for federal workers in North Carolina.
des.nc.gov

North Carolina Unemployment Benefits Info for Federal Workers
commerce.nc.gov – DES press release

North Carolina Community Action Association
Community support and poverty-fighting network.
nccaa.net

Food Assistance

Diaper Assistance

Texas Resources

Financial Assistance

American Airlines Federal Credit Union
Reduced or no-interest loans and deferred payment options for members facing hardship.
aacreditunion.org

Harmony Community Development Corporation
Support for families affected by the shutdown with food, housing, utility, and counseling assistance.
harmonycdc.org

Texas Workforce Commission
Federal workers considered laid off may apply for benefits immediately.
twc.texas.gov

Herring Bank
Short-term loan extensions, temporary personal loans, and waived overdraft fees.
herringbank.com/…/2025-government-shutdown-relief

Food Assistance

Diaper Assistance