FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Inside the Landsdowne Community Pool House, shelves are stacked with sauce, soups, beans even diapers and period products.

The mastermind behind it, Katrina Ksander a furloughed federal employee. When the government shutdown left her without a paycheck, she decided she wasn't going to wait for help, she was going to create it.

"There's a lot of people here who are still working but not getting paid, in addition to a lot of people who are like myself who are completely furloughed," Ksander said.

Inspired by a friend's organization, she decided to launch a pantry for her neighbors.

She put out a call for help, and the response came fast. She says donations poured in, along with volunteers.

"Anything I ask for, a ton of volunteers immediately help," she said.

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