ACAA Supports Federal Workers Impacted by the Government Shutdown
PIT and AGC work with concession partners to provide free meals to CBP, TSA and FAA employees
By Daniel Lagiovane
Published October 6, 2025
Read Time: 2 mins
To support federal workers impacted by the government shutdown, the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) is providing free meals to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees working during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The first meals were provided at both Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC) on Friday, Oct. 3. The meals will be provided twice a week for the duration of the shutdown.
“The federal workers at PIT and AGC are essential to the safety and success of our airports and the traveling public,” said Travis McNichols, ACAA Chief Operations Officer. “We must show support and let them know we value the work they are doing during this challenging time.”
Airport concessions partners are contributing by helping to prepare the meals at a discounted rate, demonstrating the region’s strong spirit of partnership and community support.
The current list includes Air Ventures, Beer Code, Bruegger’s Bagels, Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John’s, Local Craft, Shake Shack and Wellington. Additional airport concession vendors are finalizing their participation and contributions.
Currently, the meals will be distributed across all shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays at PIT and AGC.
ACAA provided free meals to federal workers at Allegheny County Airport Oct. 3, 2025, during the federal government shutdown. (Photo by Ashley Koziara)
