NeighborImpact Provides Aid to Redmond TSA Workers

Local nonprofit steps in to help TSA officers and their families during federal government shutdown

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:00am

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NeighborImpact, a local nonprofit organization, has provided over $5,000 in gift cards to help Redmond TSA officers and their families with essential expenses like groceries and household items while their pay remains disrupted due to the partial federal government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

Why it matters

The TSA officers impacted are a critical part of the infrastructure that keeps Redmond and Central Oregon connected, supporting business, family, medical, and tourist travel. When these workers face a sudden gap in income through no fault of their own, community support can help bridge the gap and prevent further financial hardship for their families.

The details

Redmond Municipal Airport recently launched a community donation drive to support the roughly 70 TSA employees who have been working without pay since the government shutdown began on February 14. NeighborImpact responded by providing 70 gift cards valued at $75 each to help the affected TSA workers and their families cover essential expenses like groceries, gas, and housing during this disruption.

  • The partial federal government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security began on February 14, 2026.
  • NeighborImpact provided the $5,000 in gift cards to Redmond TSA workers in late March 2026.

The players

NeighborImpact

A local nonprofit organization that provides aid and support to individuals and families in Central Oregon communities.

Redmond Municipal Airport

The airport serving the Redmond, Oregon area, which launched a community donation drive to support its TSA workers affected by the federal government shutdown.

Scott Cooper

The executive director of NeighborImpact.

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What they’re saying

“NeighborImpact is here to help people stay steady when circumstances change. These are working households dealing with a sudden gap in income outside of their control. In moments like this, a local response can help families bridge the gap.”

— Scott Cooper, Executive Director, NeighborImpact

What’s next

Community members can continue to support the Redmond TSA workers by contributing non-perishable food, household essentials, or gift cards to the donation drive at the airport's badging office across from baggage claim.

The takeaway

This community response from NeighborImpact demonstrates the vital role that local nonprofits can play in supporting essential public sector workers and their families when they face unexpected financial hardship through no fault of their own, highlighting the importance of building resilient local safety nets.