Government Shutdown Helpful Resources

National and Air Force Resources

FEEA Shutdown Support Hub Resources for federal employees during shutdowns
- www.feea.org/shutdown
MyFEDBenefits Assistance Programs for Furloughed Federal Employees During the Gov Shutdown
- https://myfedbenefitshelp.com/assistance-programs-for-federal-employees-furlough-during-the-government-shutdown/
Findhelp Find free or reduced-cost recourses like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
- https://www.findhelp.org/
Military OneSource Confidential counseling, financial planning, and support services
- 1-800-342-9647
- www.militaryonesource.mil
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Emergency financial assistance, no-interest loans, and grants
- 1-800-769-8951
- www.afas.org
USAA Shutdown help for Members
- https://www.usaa.com/support/government-shutdown-program/?akredirect=true
Navy Federal Credit Union Shutdown loans for members
- https://www.navyfederal.org/about/government-shutdown.html#faq-accord-2
FedChoice Federal Credit Union FedAssist Furlough Loans
- https://www.fedchoice.org/fedassist/fedassist-furlough
Regional Food banks
- https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/get-help/
Mental Health Support Organizations like Technologists for the Public Good and Empower Work offer free, confidential counseling for federal employees navigating career transitions and stress during furloughs.

Local Resources in Altus, Oklahoma

Altus AFB Pop-Up Pantry (located at the Airman’s Attic)
Altus Salvation Army Food pantry, clothing, and emergency assistance
- 1100 N Park Ln, Altus, OK 73521
- (580) 482-8577
Local Churches Faith-based assistance with food, utilities, and counseling
Be A Neighbor Oklahoma Searchable directory of food, housing, and financial aid programs
- www.BeANeighbor.org
Oklahoma 2-1-1 Helpline Free 24/7 connection to local services and crisis support
- Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-362-1606
- www.211ok.org
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) Assistance with SNAP, utility relief, and emergency services
- (580) 482-7308
- OKDHS Altus