There are many agencies offering assistance to workers affected by the federal government shutdown.<\/p>\n
The City and Borough of Juneau created a website to centralize these efforts at beta.juneau.org\/fedassist<\/a>.<\/p>\n Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n • CBJ will be forgiving late fees and interest on unpaid utility bills for federal employees. Contact the Collection’s office at 586-5268 for more information.<\/p>\n • The Southeast Alaska Food Bank is offering 50 pounds of food<\/a> per federal employee family on Mondays from noon-4 p.m. through the shutdown. Bring CAC identification or military dependent identification to collect.<\/p>\n • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is open and able to assist any family with children under the age of 5, as well as moms who are pregnant or postpartum. For more information call 463-4099.<\/p>\n • Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P) has a credit counselor available to discuss payment arrangements for customers affected by the shutdown. Call 463-6305 for more information.<\/p>\n • Coppa is offering free drip coffee and tea to federal employees.<\/p>\n • Forno Rosso<\/a>, Costco, Jerry’s Meats and Juneau Greens are offering free pizza at the Juneau Arts and Cultural Center on Friday Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for U.S. Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration and other federal employees. If not in uniform, please bring government ID to participate.<\/p>\n • Mommy N Me Juneau<\/a> is offering 15 percent off discount to active duty military and spouses and federal employees. Bring proof of employment to qualify.<\/p>\n • Papa John’s Pizza is offering $6 large pepperoni<\/a> and cheese pizzas for federal government workers on Wednesday Jan. 23. Offer available in stores for carryout only.<\/p>\n • The Juneau Feds Stand Together Facebook support group is organizing a Federal Shutdown Community Event: United We Stand As Alaskans<\/a> on Friday Jan. 25 from 4-6 p.m. at the JACC. If you would like to make and donate appetizers or baked goods, have a booth with information related to aid or community resources or assist in the planning committee with good ideas, please contact bobbiejoskibo@gmail.com.<\/p>\n