AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Several food drives took place Wednesday in Airway Heights to support active service members facing financial constraints during the ongoing government shutdown.

Some service members have not received pay this month, while others have received only partial paychecks.

The West Plains Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its food drive at First Interstate Bank on Wednesday evening. The community's generosity was evident, with several people donating early in the morning.

At Fairchild Air Force Base, Second Harvest donated ten pallets of food. Tony Cook from Second Harvest expressed the significance of this support.

"It means a ton for us to be able to step in and give the community a big help, particularly our soldiers, our airmen, that need help right now," Cook said.

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