(Pocatello Regional Airport, March 11, 2026)
Pocatello Regional Airport has reopened its donation table to support TSA employees who are once again working without pay due to the partial federal government shutdown that began on February 14 — just three months after the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
As the shutdown continues, it becomes increasingly difficult for these employees and their families to cover everyday necessities like housing, food, gas, and other essential expenses.
If you’d like to help, donations can be dropped off daily between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. inside the airport terminal. Look for the donation table in the lobby when you arrive.
Accepted donations include:
- Non-perishable and perishable food
- Personal hygiene items, laundry and cleaning supplies, and other household necessities (such as toilet paper and paper towels)
- Grocery, gas, and coffee shop gift cards (must be to a specific store or gas station — general prepaid cards like Visa or Mastercard cannot be accepted)
Please note: Cash, checks, and prepaid cards (such as prepaid Visa/Mastercard) cannot be accepted.
We hope our community will once again come together to support these dedicated federal employees who continue to report to work every day to keep air travel safe. If you have questions about donating, please call 208-234-6154 for more information.
