NEW YORK (WABC) -- Nearly 1.4 million federal workers are going without their salaries as the government shutdown continues.

Some financial institutions are stepping up to offer relief for government workers.

The first zero pay day for furloughed workers was two weeks ago.

With no money coming in and bills piling up, many companies have solutions to bridge the gap in income. But proceed with caution.

"We know there has been anxiety and uncertainty about meeting basic needs," USAA financial expert Daniel Diaz said.

USAA's government shutdown program offers pay disruption assistance for federal employees and military service members.

"We have issued over $400 million in relief to 120,000 impacted USAA members that are federal employees or military service members," Diaz said.

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