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World Central Kitchen feeds furloughed federal workers, their families

CBS America · 2 months ago
CBS America
CBS America
2 months ago

The World Central Kitchen is feeding furloughed federal workers and their families amid the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.

Breakdown
  • World Central Kitchen is distributing meals to furloughed federal workers and their families. 7s
  • The organisation is prepared to provide meals daily for as long as the need continues. 35s
  • World Central Kitchen previously provided 100,000 meals during the 2019 government shutdown. 1m 11s
  • Federal workers report financial hardship, including difficulty paying mortgages and other bills. 1m 39s
  • Some banks and credit unions are offering interest-free loans, but access can be challenging. 2m 35s