Yeager Airport To Host Donation Drop-Off For Unpaid Federal Workers

Charleston’s International Yeager Airport will host a Community Drive-By Donation Drop-Off for dozens of unpaid federal workers on Tuesday Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

They’re looking for non-perishable food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, baby and pet essentials and grocery, gas or retail gift cards up to $10. 

“You can pull right up to the main terminal,” said Chief Marketing Officer Paige Withrow. “We’ll have a table set up there. Don’t even have to go inside the airport. You can drop off right to airport employees, and then we will make sure that those get to our federal workers here at CRW.”

Donations will support close to 50 security check point workers and several dozen air traffic controllers.

“These are people who keep us safe in the skies and here at the airport, so it’s very important for us to step up and make sure that they’re taken care of right now – so that’s what we’re trying to do,” Withrow said.

Charleston Area Alliance president Mara Boggs said her group catered the first of several corporate sponsored meals on Thursday to help support federal airport staff.

“I don’t know many people who can go without a paycheck. Just having a meal provided for you might go a long way, not only to boost your finances, but also just your spirit.” Boggs said.

To make arrangements to drop off donations before the drive begins, contact the airport at 304-344-8033.

According to USA Jobs there are roughly 26,000 federal workers in West Virginia.