The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is hosting a food drive for those affected by the government shutdown, which began Oct. 1. The food drive began Oct. 20 at 7 a.m. and will continue throughout the duration of the shutdown.

Visitors are encouraged to contribute shelf-stable foods and household products.

The items donated are administered through a pop-up pantry at the airport which will serve the airport’s government workers employed through Transportation Security Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, National Weather Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, among others.

“Our federal partners are essential to airport operations and the safety and security of our passengers,” said Dave Edwards, GSP president and CEO. “We recognize the impact this situati

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