The Government shut down for over a month in 2018

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3. Yep.

And those required to work got back pay. Still, it was a very difficult time.

I remember some Federal workers coming to our food pantry feeling ashamed they needed our services to get by and/or provide a cushion in their finances should the shutdown last for very long. We explained we supported them, as all of our clients, and there was absolutely nothing to be ashamed about. They were very gracious and grateful and many made donations to the pantry once the shutdown ended and they began receiving their paychecks again.