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Montgomery Co. businesses, neighbors plan 'Shutdown Social' to feed furloughed workers, contractors
'We're in this together' | Montgomery Co. businesses, neighbors plan 'Shutdown Social' to feed furloughed workers, contractors
Montgomery County businesses and neighbors have banned together to help federal workers enjoy a night out.*
Author: Stephanie Ramirez
Published: 9:25 PM EST January 10, 2019
Updated: 11:25 PM EST January 10, 2019
SILVER SPRING, Md. — As the shutdown continues, many furloughed federal workers are scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.
In Maryland, one community is stepping-up to answer that call with a “Shutdown Social” planned for Friday.
Montgomery County Councilman, Tom Hucker, said more than 500 people have already signed-up as attendees or volunteers. WUSA9 spoke to one of those volunteers, a restaurant owner, who said she’s also feeling the pinch.
Just two tables were being used at the popular El Golfo restaurant in Silver Spring, Md. Thursday.
RELATED: Here's how you can help furloughed federal workers
Montgomery County businesses and neighbors have banned together to help federal workers enjoy a night out.*
Author: Stephanie Ramirez
Published: 9:25 PM EST January 10, 2019
Updated: 11:25 PM EST January 10, 2019
SILVER SPRING, Md. — As the shutdown continues, many furloughed federal workers are scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.
In Maryland, one community is stepping-up to answer that call with a “Shutdown Social” planned for Friday.
Montgomery County Councilman, Tom Hucker, said more than 500 people have already signed-up as attendees or volunteers. WUSA9 spoke to one of those volunteers, a restaurant owner, who said she’s also feeling the pinch.
Just two tables were being used at the popular El Golfo restaurant in Silver Spring, Md. Thursday.
RELATED: Here's how you can help furloughed federal workers
* Dear spellcheck: no.