Yesterday, Clark County Board of Commission Chairman Tick Segerblom and Commissioner Jim Gibson visited the Food & Essentials Pantry, an initiative organized by the Clark County Department of Aviation (CCDOA) and airport partners to support federal employees who continue to work without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
More than 1,500 federal employees from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other federal agencies serve Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to ensure the safety and efficiency of daily airport operations. Airport employees, tenants, and local businesses teamed up to stock the pantry through donations that officially opened on Monday, October 20 with food, toiletries, baby and pet supplies, and other necessities for federal employees and their families.
Initial donations were distributed within the first day, underscoring both the strong response from the airport community and the continued need for support. CCDOA is actively restocking the pantry and encourages ongoing contributions from airport partners and local corporations.
“Our federal partners are vital to the daily operations of Harry Reid International Airport and the entire airport system,” said Jim Chrisley, Clark County Director of Aviation. “While they continue to work without pay, we want to do all we can to ease the burden and offer genuine support. I’m so proud of our airport staff and partners; they have done an amazing job setting up the pantry and keeping it stocked for everyone who’s been impacted, and continues to be impacted during this time.”
The pantry will remain open Monday through Friday, from 4 to 7 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., until the end of the federal government shutdown. Distribution of items is based on available stock and while supplies last. Even when inventory is low, the pantry will remain open to accept new donations. Companies and organizations interested in contributing to the pantry can coordinate drop-offs through the Airport Control Center at (702) 261-7157. To download video footage from today’s media event, visit the links below: