Shreveport Airport Encourages Donations for TSA Workers

Travelers can support unpaid TSA staff during government shutdown with gift card donations.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:36am

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A serene, painterly scene of a TSA agent standing alone at a security checkpoint, the warm light and deep shadows creating a contemplative, cinematic mood that reflects the challenges faced by federal workers during the government shutdown.The Shreveport airport's donation program aims to provide financial relief for its dedicated TSA staff working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.Shreveport Today

Shreveport Regional Airport has released a statement encouraging travelers to donate grocery or gas gift cards to support the 49 TSA employees working without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown. The airport is advising donors to limit gift card values to $20 each and avoid purchasing Visa or Mastercard gift cards, and to present the donations directly to the on-duty TSA supervisor or manager.

Why it matters

The partial government shutdown has left many federal employees, including TSA agents, working without pay. Airports across the country are looking for ways to support their TSA staff during this difficult time, and the Shreveport airport's donation program aims to provide some financial relief for its frontline security workers.

The details

In a social media post, Shreveport Regional Airport stated that they have 'received numerous inquiries from individuals wishing to assist Shreveport TSA staff during the partial government shutdown.' The airport is providing guidance on how travelers can contribute, including specifying that cash donations cannot be accepted and that all gift cards should be presented directly to the on-duty TSA supervisor or manager.

  • The partial government shutdown is ongoing as of March 30, 2026.

The players

Shreveport Regional Airport

The main airport serving the Shreveport, Louisiana metropolitan area.

TSA

The Transportation Security Administration, a federal agency responsible for airport security screening.

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What they’re saying

“We have received numerous inquiries from individuals wishing to assist Shreveport TSA staff during the partial government shutdown. For those interested, here is how you can contribute.”

— Shreveport Regional Airport

The takeaway

This initiative by the Shreveport airport highlights the creative ways that local communities are stepping up to support federal workers impacted by the government shutdown, demonstrating the public's appreciation for the critical work of TSA agents.